Third AU-EU Ministerial Meeting Underway in Brussels

Brussels: The third African Union and European Union ministerial meeting was held in Brussels today to take stock of progress made since the sixth AU-EU Summit of February 2022. The African Union Commission Chairperson (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, underscored the imperative for the alignment of the EU-AU partnership with the AU’s Agenda 2063.

According to Ethiopian News Agency, the AUC Chairperson highlighted significant progress in many African countries towards achieving macro-economic stability and the implementation of reforms, particularly through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Chairperson stressed the urgency of moving from commitments to implementation, especially in light of Africa joining the G20, and today’s multilateral landscape.

He emphasized the crucial importance of peace and security for African development, noting that the partnership with Europe is vital for stability on the continent. The Chairperson called for ongoing dialogue, mutual respect, and solidarity to ensure the success of the partnership.

Furthermore, he urged a commitment to strengthening cooperation and finding practical solutions to pressing global and regional issues, which would benefit both Africa and Europe.