The East African Community (EAC) and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) have signed a pivotal agreement to strengthen and broaden cooperation in the areas of economic, social and cultural development throughout East Africa.
His Highness the Aga Khan, the founder and chairman of AKDN and Ambassador Richard Sezibera, Secretary General of the East African Community signed the agreement during a ceremony at the headquarters of the East African Community in Arusha.
In a separate agreement also signed in Arusha on Wednesday, the EAC and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany announced a contribution of 10 million euros towards the support of the Aga Khan University’s nursing and midwifery education programmes in East Africa.
Ambassador Richard Sezibera, Secretary General of the East African Community and His Highness the Aga Khan signs the agreement
His Highness the Aga Khan, the founder and chairman of AKDN and Ambassador Richard Sezibera, Secretary General of the East African Community exchange agreement documents
His Highness the Aga Khan addressing the media
Ambassador Richard Sezibera exchange agreement documents with German Ambassador Klaus Peter Brandes. |
Hongera! Hongera! His Highness the Agha Khan pamoja na balozi Sezibera.
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