Chancellor Angela Merkel hosts summit in Berlin for Compact with Africa

The impact of the G20's "Compact with Africa" ​​can already be felt on the continent, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at a summit in Berlin with leaders of 12 African nations on Tuesday, praising the German-led initiative launched last year.

"It was not just about talking about Africa, but with it," Merkel said as she addressed the conference. "The Compact with Africa follows a different approach, a new approach - it is a type of partnership on an equal footing, aiming to be sustainable and to benefit all equally."

"Besides strengthening Africa as a place of investment, it is also important to establish fair trade relations between Europe and Africa," Merkel said.

The meeting is dedicated to assessing the effects of the large-scale G20 project, launched under the group's chairmanship by Berlin to boost Africa's economy and infrastructure. Egyptian leader Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, Rwandan leader Paul Kagame and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali are also present.


"This conference expresses that we want to live and breathe partnership and cooperation," Merkel said.

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