The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the unanimous adoption of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, during the Seventy-ninth Session held on 29 August 2025 in New York.

“This resolution is a strong endorsement of Africa’s leadership and of the vital partnership between the UN and AU in advancing peace, security, and sustainable development. Together, we will translate this commitment into concrete action that delivers for Africa’s people and contributes to global stability,” the Chairperson stated.

He reaffirmed the African Union’s unwavering commitment to work hand-in-hand with the UN in achieving both Africa’s Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Read the resolution here: link. https://documents.un.org/doc/undoc/ltd/n25/231/24/pdf/n2523124.pdf