Assembly/AU/Decl.3(XXV) Page 2 Now therefore, 1. LAUNCH negotiations for the establishment of the Continental Free Trade Area aimed at integrating Africa‟s markets in line with the objectives and principles enunciated in the Abuja Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community; 2. URGE all Regional Economic Communities and Member States to participate effectively in the CFTA negotiations; 3. CALL UPON the Commission, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, African Development Bank, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and other development partners to provide analytical support, technical assistance and to carry out a comprehensive capacity building program targeted at Member States and RECS in order to strengthen their capacity to effectively engage in the negotiations; 4. COMMEND the Commission and the Continental Task Force on the CFTA for the work done in preparation for the launch of the CFTA negotiations.