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Explore AU headquarters building in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa

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STORY: Explore AU headquarters building in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024
DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:36
LOCATION: Addis Ababa
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the AU headquarters
2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent
3. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent
4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LALU ETALLA, Senior editor of Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GISCARD KUSEMA, Delegate from Republic of Congo

STORYLINE:

The 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government opened on Saturday at the China-aided AU headquarters building in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.

The two-day meeting was held at the China-aided AU headquarters building in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.

STANDUP 1 (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent
"Hello, everyone. This is my first year to report the AU summit in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. And I am impressed by this magnificent building of the headquarters of the African Union, and I heard it was built by some Chinese companies more than 10 years ago. Now, please follow me to have a look around."

STANDUP 2 (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent
"On this wall, here are many photos of African leaders, and you can see there is a photo of President Nelson Mandela from South Africa. So that is the Nelson Mandela Plenary Hall."

The AU headquarters building was inaugurated in 2012. The 100-meter-high skyscraper, funded and built by China, stands as a testament to the friendship between China and Africa.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LALU ETALLA, Senior editor of Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
"Such a beautiful complex has changed the future of the area in Addis Ababa. All 55 foreign ministers, 55 ambassadors, 55 African leaders, and invited guests, could gather, could discuss African issues freely in a way that we have. China has contributed to all African countries, by building such a diverse building."

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GISCARD KUSEMA, Delegate from Republic of Congo
"This is my fifth summit here in this building. This building is one of the biggest in Africa, this is one of the best buildings in Africa."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Addis Ababa.
(XHTV)

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