Published on 6 January 2024 / Foundation
The Brazzaville Foundation launches a new initiative to promote a common and shared vision for the future of African-Western relations “The Marrakech Meetings”
On 5 and 6 January 2024, the Brazzaville Foundation brought together high-level personalities and experts in Marrakech, Morocco, for a free and constructive discussion on the crucial issues in relations between Africa and the West. The concepts of mutual respect, sovereignty and partnership were at the heart of the discussions. The participants put forward recommendations aimed at promoting more balanced cooperation between the two parties and a fairer positioning of Africa on the international stage. They also expressed their willingness to continue these discussions.
Participants at the Marrakech Meetings (from left to right): Amar Faye, Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Senegal, Security Affairs Advisor to the President of the Republic of Senegal; Kishore Sakhrani, Trustee, Brazzaville Foundation, Director, Greater Asian Advisors Limited; Philippe Jonnart, Trustee and Treasurer, Brazzaville Foundation; Rania Eddaqqaq, Managing Director, RED.C; Ariane Allin, COO, Brazzaville Foundation; Martine Chayriguès, Trustee, Brazzaville Foundation; Prof François Tron, Trustee, Brazzaville Foundation, Professor of Immunology; Hon. Amama Mbabazi, Advisory Board Member, Brazzaville Foundation, Former Prime Minister of Uganda; Moctar Ouane, Former Prime Minister of Mali; Fiona Hill CBE, Former Chief of Staff to the British Prime Minister, Founder, Future Resilience Forum; Cédric Otse-Mawandza, Head of mission Togo, Brazzaville Foundation; Jean-Yves Ollivier, Founding Chairman, Brazzaville Foundation; Foulo Basse, Expert Consultant, Cabinet Foulo Basse Conseil; S.E.M. Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the UN in New York; Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President, West and Central Africa, World Bank; Patrick Calvar, Advisory Board Member, Future Resilience Forum, Co-Managing Director, C.Conseil; Edward Monckton, Advisory Board Member, Future Resilience Forum; Jean-Louis Bruguière, Advisory Board Member, Brazzaville Foundation, Former French judge specialised in counter-terrorism; Marie Deniau, Advisory Board Member, Future Resilience Forum, Co-manager, C.Conseil; Olivier Armand, Trustee, Brazzaville Foundation, General Counsel, NGEN; Ibrahima Diawadoh N'Jim, Advisor to the Chairman and Founder, Brazzaville Foundation; Ilmas Futehally, Advisory Board Member, Brazzaville Foundation, CEO, Strategic Foresight Group; S.E.M. Giandomenico Magliano, Former Italian Ambassador to France; Sundeep Waslekar, Advisory Board Member, Brazzaville Foundation, President, Strategic Foresight Group; Najib Gouiaa CEO, MediaCity Mauritius / Global Africa TV Network, © Brazzaville Foundation.
About the Foundation
The Brazzaville Foundation is an internationally recognised UK incorporated charity organisation dedicated to promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development in Africa and across the globe. Established in 2014, the Foundation engages in high-level diplomacy, conflict resolution, and development programs to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. With a steadfast commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, the Brazzaville Foundation aims to build bridges and foster understanding among nations for a more harmonious and prosperous future.
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