AUC Highlights Partnership with EU to Foster Development

African Union Commission (AUC) Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi has stressed the significance of maintaining the partnership with the European Union (EU), as a way to promote the continent's development aspirations.

According to publications of the African continental organization, Haddadi made this remark during a meeting with the diplomatic corps to celebrate 25 years of AU-EU partnership and Europe Day, the latter on May 9.

The AUC deputy chairperson noted that as Africa advances its Agenda 2063 aspirations, the African Union (AU) deeply appreciates partners who acknowledge and support its development priorities and trajectory.

She noted that, “For 25 years, the AU and the EU have stood together in addressing global challenges, fostering economic growth, and promoting stability across our continents. This partnership has evolved into a model of intercontinental cooperation, demonstrating what can be accomplished when Africa and Europe work together.”

The official underscored that, in these times of geopolitical uncertainty and challenges to multilateralism, strengthening cooperation between Africa and Europe is more crucial than ever.

Reflecting on the recent summit between the two sides, Haddadi highlighted four key priority areas to guide future collaboration: building prosperous and sustainable Africa and Europe, renewing commitment to peace and security, enhancing collaboration on migration and mobility, and stressing a firm commitment to multilateralism.