African countries will actively engage with China as they embark on the next phase of infrastructure modernization alongside development of clean energy, a senior AU official said.

Elham Mahmood Ibrahim, the AU Commissioner for infrastructure and energy said at a press briefing that China will play a significant role in the development of mega infrastructure and energy projects across Africa.

"It is clear China is playing a major role in the development of modern infrastructure in Africa. The Chinese firms have been implementing infrastructure projects efficiently and on time, "Mahmood Ibrahim remarked at a press briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing AU summit in Addis Ababa.

The AU agenda 2063 roots for investments in modern infrastructure including roads, railway, seaports, ICT and airports to hasten intra-African trade, integration and industrial growth.