The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the President of the Pan-African Parliament, H.E. Dr. Fateh Boutbig, and members of the Parliament’s Bureau in Addis Ababa. The Chairperson welcomed the delegation and affirmed that the Commission stands ready to work closely with the Pan-African Parliament on the continent’s priorities.
Both sides underscored the importance of stronger cooperation and coordination in support of the implementation of Agenda 2063 and of Africa’s integration, development and unity goals. They exchanged views on institutional collaboration and on complementarity among African Union organs and institutions, as well as on collective African action and responding to the aspirations of African peoples.
H.E. Youssouf reaffirmed the Commission’s support for the Pan-African Parliament in carrying out its mandate and in contributing to Africa’s integration and development agenda.
The meeting formed part of the Parliament’s wider effort to deepen cooperation with African Union organs and institutions, to reinforce its role as the voice of Africa’s peoples, and to contribute to the continent’s shared priorities.
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