French President Nicolas Sarkozy will take part in the 16th Ordinary Session of AU Summit

Addis Ababa, January 25, 2011 (Addis Ababa) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy will take part in the 16th Ordinary Session of AU Summit due to be held from January 30th to 31st under the theme “Towards Greater Unity and Integration through Shared Values”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.The ministry told ENA on Tuesday president Sarcozy, who is also the current Chairperson of the G20, will be addressing the opening ceremony of the Summit on behave of G20.
Sarcozy is expected to hold discussions with African leaders, AU officials and representatives of continental organizations, it said.
More than 4,000 delegates including African Heads of State and Government as well as representatives of International Organizations and other distinguished invited guests are expected to attend the Summit.
The ministry said so far over 34 Heads of State and Government has confirmed to take part in the Summit.