The African Union and European Union marked 25 years of progress at their seventh summit in Luanda on Nov. 24-25, renewing commitments to peace, development and shared goals under the Joint Vision for 2030.
Co-chaired by Angolan President João Lourenço and European Council President António Costa, the summit brought together AU and EU leaders to review progress and chart a path forward.
Held under the theme of celebrating progress and advancing the Joint Vision for 2030, the summit highlighted shared priorities in sustainability, peace and prosperity.
The gathering emphasized the importance of deepening institutional, trade and people-to-people ties, while aligning the partnership with the AU’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Leaders welcomed the progress made in implementing the Global Gateway Africa-Europe Investment Package, which has contributed to inclusive growth, infrastructure development and investment across both continents.
They renewed their commitment to accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area and supporting Africa’s clean energy transition through the Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative. The goal is to provide 100 million people in Africa with access to clean electricity by 2030.
The summit also addressed key global and regional security challenges, including conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Leaders called for peace, respect for international law and unimpeded humanitarian access.
They also condemned the atrocities in El Fasher, Sudan and reaffirmed their support for African-led peace efforts and international cooperation.
Leaders pledged to enhance legal migration pathways, reduce the cost of remittances and support the African diaspora as a force for innovation and investment. They reaffirmed the need for fair, secure and development-focused migration partnerships.
The summit concluded with an agreement to reconvene in Brussels for the eighth AU-EU Summit.
