African Union and Russia strengthen cooperation with annual high-level consultations
via The Reporter Ethiopia1 min read
The African Union and Russia have agreed to establish annual high-level political consultations, aiming for deeper collaboration on security, trade, and global governance. This commitment follows discussions at the AU Commission headquarters between AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. They reviewed progress since 2019 and began drafting a new three-year action plan for 2027–2029, to be adopted at the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow this October. Both parties emphasized a partnership based on sovereign equality and mutual respect, addressing crises in regions like the Sahel and the Horn of Africa. Russia supported the principle of "African solutions to African problems" and UN-financed frameworks for AU-led peace missions. Russia also reaffirmed its support for Africa's bid for permanent representation on the UN Security Council, and both sides called for reforms to the international financial system to alleviate debt burdens for African nations. They pledged uninterrupted supplies of Russian food and fertilizers and agreed to collaborate with the Africa CDC on Ebola outbreaks. The discussions also highlighted mutual support for Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area. The next high-level consultation is planned for 2027.
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