The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, held a briefing session on 17 September 2023 with the AUC delegation that came to attend the UN General Assembly meetings currently taking place at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. The meeting with the AUC Chairperson took place at the AU New York Office in the presence of the Head of the Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations, Amb. Fatima Kyari Mohammed. 

The AUC Chairperson who is leading a strong African Union Commission delegation at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), taking place from September 19 to September 30, 2023, commended the AU Mission to New York, for the exceptional organisation put into the preparations for the AUC participation to the UNGA 78. Chairperson Faki further expressed the need for increased panafrican engagement to leverage the Continental Agenda’s priorities and speaking with one voice during global meetings.  He encouraged AU staff members to remain dedicated, notwithstanding the myriad challenges, to continue in their vital contributions to the development Agenda of the AUC.  The briefing session ended with a family photo of the AUC Chairperson with the Staff of the AU Mission in New York and the AUC Delegation from the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. 

Worth recalling that, the theme of this 78th session of the UNGA is:  “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all”.

Throughout this session, discussions will revolve around crucial matters related to development, peace and security. Meanwhile, a number of high-level meetings and events will be organized by various partner organizations on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, including those organized by the African Union Commission.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

About the African Union:

The African Union spearheads Africa’s development and integration in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens. 

The AU Vision is to accelerate progress towards an integrated, prosperous and inclusive Africa, at peace with itself, playing a dynamic role in the continental and global arena, effectively driven by an accountable, efficient and responsive Commission.

About the AU Permanent Observers Mission to the UN:

The Permanent Mission of the African Union to the United Nations (AU Mission to the UN) plays a pivotal role in representing the interests of the African Union within the United Nations system. 

The Mission advocates for African interests and concerns on a wide range of global issues, including peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and climate change. It works to ensure that African perspectives are considered and integrated into UN policies and decisions.

The Mission plays a crucial role in aligning AU positions with UN agendas and initiatives, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and peacekeeping missions.

The Mission serves as a channel for information exchange between the African Union and the United Nations. It relays UN decisions, resolutions, and initiatives to the AU and provides the UN with updates on AU activities and developments in Africa.

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1. Ebba Kalondo / Spokesperson of the AUC Chairperson , E-mail: kalondoe@africa-union.org

2.  Esther Azaa Tankou | Head, Media and Information Division | Information and Communication Directorate, African Union Commission | Mobile: +1 (347) 812-7195 / WhatsApp: +251911361185 | E-mail: yamboue@africa-union.org

3. Oumou Daou Koumoue| Communications Advisor | Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations | Mobile: +1 (914)316-3726 | email: koumoueo@africa-union.org

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