"Davos Conference" regional meeting discussing free trade zones throughout Africa 6:28 on September 5
An international conference is held in South Africa where participants from various countries participate and discuss African politics and economic conditions, and the economic growth of the huge free trade area covering the entire continent, which is aimed at starting next year. There was a lively discussion as a boost.
This international conference is a regional meeting held in Cape Town, South Africa by the World Economic Forum hosting the “Davos Conference” in Switzerland. started.
Among these, in the session on the theme of “African free trade zone”, which is aimed at starting next year, there was a series of opinions that trade and investment among African countries will become active and boost economic growth. It was.
In addition, while protectionist movements such as trade friction in the United States are spreading, panelists say that if Africa is put together, negotiations with other economic powers will be advantageous. It was also pointed out that the impact on the global economy is significant.
On the other hand, another panelist pointed out that “the difference between the winners and losers should be prepared” and that the free trade area should be wary of the widening gap between African countries. It has been issued.
Mr. Mchanga, who participated as a panelist and is in charge of trade issues in the AU = African Union, told NHK's interview: I want to show it, "he said, and expressed his urgent need for coordination with each country.