On behalf of the AU Commission, peace and security commissioner, Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, expressed gratitude to Kenya Airways, and optimism that other private companies in Africa would join in with the AU Commission in aiding this cause.
Said Lamamra, "One of the guiding principles of the Year of Peace and Security is inclusivity, and through this programme, the AU is looking for ways to open up spaces for all stakeholders and deepen partnerships with the private sector. The commission acknowledges that businesses can contribute to the promotion of peace in Africa, and aims to enlist their support, bearing in mind that without peace there can be no sustainable economic development."
Kenya Airways CEO, Dr. Titus Naikuni said that Kenya Airways is a partner in the strategic and sustainable development of Africa and noted that peace and stability is a natural prerequisite for business and the development of the people of Africa.
The AU Commission is reaching out to the private sector, to support the Year of Peace and Security through various means, including the signing of the Make Peace Happen Industry Charter, as demonstration of businesses' commitment to contributing to the promotion of peace on the continent.
