In the huge circular banquet hall, there were no words between the heads of state, and they quietly enjoyed the food in front of them.

Li Lan remained silent, savoring the delicacies on her plate.

The silence lasted for nearly twenty minutes, and some people began to put down their dishes, and then more and more people put down their dishes, indicating that they had eaten. The same is true for Li Lan, who put down the tableware and quietly looked at those who were still chewing slowly.

Another five minutes passed, and when the last head of state put down the tableware in his hand, Li Lan lightened her voice and broke the silence that lasted for more than half an hour in English: "Today, we can sit here together, I believe it is God's arrangement, and it is also the fate of each of us." I am deeply honored for this. ”

The simple beginning did not cause any waves, and Li Lan did not care, and continued: "At eight o'clock tomorrow morning, the official time of the summit, with the convenience of tonight, I make a statement on behalf of Somalia, hoping that tomorrow's summit can achieve better results for the development of the entire alliance, and I also hope that the new chairman of the alliance can be elected smoothly."

Regardless of who is elected tomorrow as the new president of the Alliance, I hope that the future African Union will be able to unite all of Africa in line with its long-standing purpose to bring peace, stability and prosperity to this land that has been plagued by disease, war, hunger and poverty. We will continue to pursue reform and poverty reduction strategies to achieve Africa's development and rejuvenation, work together to build a united and cooperative Africa, and strive for Member States to have one voice in important international affairs. Promote the development of infrastructure and attract and secure foreign investment and assistance by member countries to promote economic integration on the African continent. ”

Everyone has heard a lot of official words. And they are often said, in Li Lan's words. The only thing that really caught everyone's attention was the election of the President.

In accordance with the guidelines of the African Union, every summit of heads of state. A vote will be held to elect a new president of the alliance or to continue with the previous chairman.

The chair of the AU can only be held by a member of the AU system, usually by a number of people who are committed to serving Africa's democratic sovereignty, or by the president of one of the member states.

After the nomination, a vote is required, and only a majority of the votes can be successfully held, and if the previous AU chair wins re-election. Then keep going.

The current Chairperson of the AU Commission is the former Minister of Home Affairs of South Africa, Dlamini. Zuma, a woman who has long been fighting for the welfare of grassroots people in Africa.

Because of the war, the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa could not hold the summit, so the date has been postponed until today, which has led to the postponement of the election of a new chairman, which was supposed to be held.

This time, naturally, a new Chairman of the Committee will also be elected. It turns out the place of Somalia in the AU. All these years have been dispensable. Today, the situation is very different, and Somalia's prestige is already in full swing, and with the help of successive wars, it has established absolute power in Africa.

For this change of chair of the committee. Every head of state here is also somewhat aware that Somalia's attitude is crucial to the elections.

And according to the information of the AU headquarters, this time the AU heads of state summit. The Somali side has also put forward a candidate for the chairmanship of the Committee.

Li Lan's words are so obvious that the heads of state can sit here. All of them are human spirits, how can they not hear his off-string sounds.

At this time. Zuma, as the chairman of the committee, stood up and said: "I would like to thank the heads of state for their trust in me during these four years, and I have done my best to serve the economic and livelihood development of Africa during my tenure. After careful consideration, I have decided not to be re-elected. ”

Before the heads of state could make a statement, the current chairman, Jacob Zuma, came forward and announced that he did not intend to continue to run for the presidency, so it was a race between the nominees.

As for Zuma's move, the South African president looked at ease, and in the face of the eyes that were faintly cast from all directions, he didn't care at all, and continued to look like the old god.

In this way, he has already told everyone that Zuma has given up his decision to be re-elected as chairman, and he already knows and agrees. Otherwise, Zuma would not have been able to make such a claim on his own.

This is enough to show that South Africa, the most powerful contender for the chairmanship of the African Union, has withdrawn, which means that it is a concession for Somalia. As the two most powerful countries in Africa on the north and south sides, South Africa's move is also a gesture of goodwill to Li Lan.

Although South Africa has a very good relationship with European and American countries, it also has a good relationship with China and Russia, and belongs to the kind of people who cannot be offended by anyone. The reason why South Africa voluntarily renounced the possession of nuclear weapons in the first place was also because it did not want South Africa to be involved in any international disputes. And international politics and propositions are all biased on both sides, only as a middle country.

The rise and strength of Somalia is no longer something that anyone can stop, and instead of making an enemy of a powerful country that also belongs to Africa, it is better to have a strong friend in Africa itself. In the face of the co-optation of the United States and NATO, the South African side is also very open, so this matter is regarded as a friendly beginning between the two countries.

On the main throne, Li Lan vaguely faced South African President Jacob Murphy. Zuma smiled. This black president is actually the ex-husband of the current chairperson of the African Union Commission.

In fact, long before the African Union summit was held, Somali officials were angry with many countries, and President Jacob also very much hoped to establish more extensive cooperation with Somalia, and the two sides also hit it off.

However, this is also the first time that Li Lan has met with this president, and with the opportunity of hosting a banquet for heads of state, Li Lan also wants to see the attitudes of various countries towards Somalia, and fortunately, when the summit is officially held tomorrow, he will have a better idea in mind.

South Africa's move surprised the heads of state of other countries, and everyone quickly figured out the relationship.

However, Li Lan did not give everyone a chance to speak, and after Zuma spoke, he continued: "Standing among you, my skin color is unique, but I believe that this color difference cannot create a gap between us, because we all have the same purpose, and the goal to which the path we take is also the same.

Somalia is in the midst of a lot of reconstruction, and it is also very hopeful that it can carry out new cooperation with every African country in the areas of national construction, economy and people's livelihood in the future, or deepen cooperation projects on the basis of existing cooperation.

Although it is not a formal occasion today, there are some things that I have to say here or at a meeting, and it makes no difference.

Perhaps everyone has not forgotten the purpose for which the African Union was established in the first place, and for what kind of future the continental alliance was built. I have never forgotten it, and I really hope that the goals of this alliance will be achieved one by one. However, I am well aware that it will be very difficult to implement these ideas. But as long as we are willing to work hard, nothing is impossible.

Only when we give full play to the role of the AU and make concerted efforts to help those member states in need and completely eliminate the wars that have plagued Africa for thousands of years, will it be possible to truly realize the purpose of the alliance.

Everyone is well aware that the real crisis of poverty, hunger, and disease among the African people is still constant war, and that as long as the war is not resolved in a decisive day, the reconstruction of Africa will be nothing but empty words.

At least more than half of the people present are worried about the war. I would like to say here that wherever Somalia is needed, I can meet everyone's needs, whether it is direct military dispatch or weapons support. In addition, our military academies and various institutions of learning will also open their doors to member countries.

Of course, if you think that what Somalia has today is not enough to help you, then please forget what I just said. ”

After Li Lan finished speaking, he smiled slightly at everyone and sat down directly.

And his remarks made everyone here unable to calm down, some of them were thinking for the better, and some were not, the neighboring countries that were already afraid of Somalia, hearing these words, I couldn't help but feel a wolf in my heart.

Of course, the idea of many more is simple: if Somalia is willing to help them solve their problems, it would be better. The government is originally full of all kinds of lies, and when the time comes, it will be a big deal and pay a little price, and this kind of business can still be done.

After this meeting, which was the first time that everyone met, the heads of state also returned to the room with various mentalities. And Li Lan, who also returned to the room, also began to get really busy.

Of the 54 member states of the African Union, there are many countries that he needs to meet, and the time is relatively tight.

Back in the room he hadn't put the ass hot, South Africa's president, Jacob. Zuma came to visit. The meeting was not hidden from everyone, and after Jacob walked into Li Lan's room, the heads of state and many reporters also received the news.

At this moment, in the African Union Conference Center, many journalists have also gathered here, the African Union, as a continental alliance that learns from the European Union, has always attracted attention, and this time Somalia has appeared with a new attitude, Li Lan is a strong leader, many people want to see what kind of sparks will burst out of this summit of heads of state.

Sure enough, after receiving the content of Li Lan's speech at the banquet and the news that Zuma had given up his re-election as chairman of the African Union, all countries began to pay more attention to the African Union summit.

Europe and the United States, in particular, want to see where the African Union will go in the future with Somalia now. (To be continued......)