H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), today received the Letters of Credentials of H.E. Mr. Dzmitry Krasouski, Ambassador of Belarus to Ethiopia and the African Union.

The Chairperson welcomed the Ambassador and underscored the importance of strengthening Africa–Belarus cooperation to support shared development. He highlighted the AU’s priorities under Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, ongoing efforts to enhance continental peace and security, and the value of multilateral cooperation and sustainable development.

The Chairperson and Ambassador Krasouski discussed opportunities to deepen AU–Belarus cooperation and explore areas of shared interest, including health, education, Agriculture and technology transfer, in support of a sustainable development and continental priorities.

Ambassador Krasouski expressed appreciation for the AU’s partnership and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to advancing a closer relationship with the Union.