The European Union (EU) has expressed its commitment to expand cooperation with Africa in a range of aspects, including energy, food, and migration.
Following their 11th Commission-to-Commission meeting, co-chaired by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, the EU and the African Union issued a joint statement, noting that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine had harmed the economies of Europe and Africa. It was noted that current conflicts and tensions have exacerbated global food and energy security.
“Africa and Europe are bound by geography and a common destiny. Through sustainable investments worth at least €150 billion, the Global Gateway Africa-Europe Investment Package is the EU’s positive and substantial offer, which will help strengthen the continent’s resilience,” said von der Leyen.
Talking about the need to expand cooperation between the European Union and Africa, Mahamat, for his part, said: “We value our strategic partnership with the European Union and its active support to Agenda 2063. The destinies of our two continents are interlinked and we want to continue building a partnership of equals for the benefit of sustainable development for all.”