The Africa Trade Conference calls for the advancement of regional trade integration

The 2026 Africa Trade Conference was held on the 11th in Cape Town, South Africa. Attendees called for strengthening regional cooperation, eliminating trade barriers, promoting regional trade integration, and facilitating the development of intra-African trade. This conference brought together policymakers, representatives from financial institutions, business leaders, and investors from Africa to discuss how to accelerate the construction of the African trade system and expand internal trade on the continent. Delegates expressed that in recent years, the frequent occurrence of global conflicts and trade frictions has increasingly highlighted the necessity for Africa to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance trade resilience. (Xinhua News Agency)