What You Need to Know
Luanda, the capital of Angola, is hosting the seventh summit of the African Union and the European Union starting Monday. The two-day summit will focus on enhancing peace and prosperity through effective multilateral approaches. It marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership between the two unions, emphasizing their significant economic, political, and social ties.
Africa. Luanda, the capital of Angola, is hosting the seventh summit of the African Union and the European Union starting Monday.
The two-day summit will focus on enhancing peace and prosperity through effective multilateral approaches.
This summit celebrates the 25th anniversary of the partnership between the African Union and the European Union.
Europe is the main trading partner for Africa after a quarter-century of partnership, enhancing economic, political, and social relations between the two continents.
The summit will explore ways to advance this partnership by bringing together governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and youth representatives from both continents.
Angolan President João Lourenço will co-chair the summit with European Council President António Costa.
The European Union will be represented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, while the African Union will be represented by its Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat.
The partnership between the African Union and the European Union has evolved over the past 25 years, becoming a cornerstone of international cooperation. This relationship has facilitated trade, political dialogue, and social initiatives, significantly impacting both continents. The upcoming summit in Luanda aims to further strengthen these ties and explore new avenues for collaboration.
Historically, Europe has been Africa’s main trading partner, and this summit serves as a platform to discuss future strategies for enhancing this partnership.
