Africa-Press – Namibia. THE European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, has described the recently concluded 3rd EU–African Union (AU) Ministerial Meeting as a clear demonstration of the strong and evolving partnership between Africa and Europe.
“This Ministerial Meeting is a powerful reminder that Africa and Europe are not just neighbours – we are partners in progress. Our shared values, mutual interests, and joint ambitions are captured in the Joint Vision for 2030, and we are making real strides in translating this vision into concrete outcomes,” Martins said.
STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS: European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, with the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu. Photo: Delegation of the European Union to Namibia.
Her remarks followed the conclusion of the meeting, held in Brussels, Belgium, which aimed to reaffirm the strategic relationship between the two continents and to advance their joint agenda on sustainable development, peace, prosperity, and shared values. Martins emphasised that both regions stand to gain significantly from the renewed momentum.
“From sustainable investment to health, peace, and education, we are building a partnership of equals that reflects the hopes of our 1.9 billion citizens,” Martins added.
Namibia’s delegation to the meeting was led by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu, who stressed the importance of deeper cooperation between Africa and the EU, particularly in areas such as infrastructure development, industrialisation, and skills transfer, in support of the AU’s Agenda 2063.
Other African and European ministers also reaffirmed their unwavering support for multilateralism and the rules-based international order, addressing global issues including climate change, security threats, and the reform of international institutions. The inclusion of the AU as a permanent member of the G20 was lauded as a milestone for global governance.
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