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      H.E. Moses Vilakati

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      H.E. Moses Vilakati
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      H.E. Moses Vilakati

      Mr. Moses Vilakati (Eswatini) was elected to head the Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) department. He served as a minister in Eswatini in both the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs in 2018 to 2023 prior to which he was the Minister of Agriculture2013 to 2018. Previously, he served as the Project Director at the Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise, the Agribusiness Project Manager at EWADE, and Project Director and Lecturer at UNESWA.

      He has a Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture (International Development) from the California Polytechnic State University.

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      H.E. Moses Vilakati

      Mr. Moses Vilakati (Eswatini) was elected to head the Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) department. He served as a minister in Eswatini in both the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs in 2018 to 2023 prior to which he was the Minister of Agriculture2013 to 2018. Previously, he served as the Project Director at the Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise, the Agribusiness Project Manager at EWADE, and Project Director and Lecturer at UNESWA.

      He has a Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture (International Development) from the California Polytechnic State University.

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      Opening Remarks by AUC Commissioner ARBE at High Level Side Event on Financing the Africa Water Policy and Vision
      Commissioner ARBE at Side Event on Financing the Africa Water Policy and Vision
      27 May 2026

      Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, H.E. Clavier Gatete

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      Keynote Speech by H.E Moses Vilakati, Commissioner Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Enviroment During the Second IFC–FIG Africa Agrifinance Client & Partners Event
      Message by AUC Commissioner ARBE at second IFC-FIG Partners Event
      31 March 2026

      • Mr. Aliou Maiga, Director, Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Africa, International Finance Corporation
      • H.E. Dr. Eyob Tekalign Tolina, Governor, National Bank of Ethiopia

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      Opening Remarks  by H.E. Moses Vilakati  Commissioner For Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy And Sustainable Environment  African Union Commission Delivered During Continental Consultation on the CAADP Kampala
      Opening Remarks by H.E. Moses Vilakati Commissioner For ARBE
      26 March 2026

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      H.E. Moses Vilakati

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      Opening Statement  by H.E. Moses Vilakati Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and sustainable Environment  On the occasion of Africa Continental Foresight Consultations for Resilient Agrifood Systems
      Commissioner ARBE: Africa Continental Foresight Consultations for Resilient Agri
      9 December 2025

      Esteemed Delegates,
      Dear Pan-Africanists,
      Ladies and Gentlemen,

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      Keynote Address by H.E. Mr. Moses Vilakati AUC Commissioner ARBE on the occasion of the 21st CAADP PP Meeting and commemoration of the 16th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security
      Keynote AUC Commissioner ARBE at 21st CAADP PP Meeting/ Commemoration 18th ADFNS
      29 October 2025

      Your Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Partners, Youth Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen,

      Good morning.

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      Statement By H.E. Moses Vilakati, AUC Commissioner for ARBE at Media Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2)
      AUC Commissioner ARBE at Media Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit ACS2
      31 July 2025

      • Honorable Minister, Dr. Fitsum Assefa,
      • Honorable State Minister, Mr. Seyoum Mekonen,
      • Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, Mr. Simon Stiell,

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