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Joint Statement on the Migrant Situation in Libya

November 30, 2017
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African and European leaders, gathered in Abidjan for the 5th AU/EU Summit, discussed the terrible media reports on inhuman treatment of African migrants and refugees by criminal groups.  They condemned in the strongest terms any such criminal acts and expressed their firm resolve to work together for an immediate end of these criminal practices and to ensure the well-being of the migrants and refugees. They also agreed to widely communicate to the youth about the dangers of such hazardous journeys and against the trafficking networks.

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Investment in Youth, at the center of discussions of Fifth African Union - European Union Summit in Abidjan

November 30, 2017
English

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 30 November 2017 - “Investment in Youth for Accelerated and Inclusive real growth and sustainable development” was at the center of discussions of 5th African Union (AU) - European Union (EU) Summit, held from 29-30 November 2017 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. More than 80 Heads of State and Government from both continents took part in this important event as well as about 5,000 participants. The year 2017 has been a decisive year for relations between the EU and Africa, ten years after the adoption of the Joint Africa-EU Strategic Partnership.

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Statement of UN Secretary General H.E. António Guterres at the Closing Session of the 5th AUEU Summit, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

C’est pour moi un grand plaisir de me retrouver parmi vous pour saluer le partenariat stratégique entre vos deux organisations.

En tant que Premier Ministre du Portugal et Président du Conseil européen, j’ai co-présidé le premier sommet Afrique-Union européenne en 2000. La Déclaration du Caire a jeté les bases du travail conjoint qui se poursuit aujourd’hui.

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November 29, 2017
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Peace, Security and Stability for sustainable growth and development at the center of a High Level Panel Discussions in the margins of the 5th AU-EU-Summit

November 28, 2017
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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 28 November 2017 – “Advancing Peace, Security and Stability for sustainable growth and development” is the theme of the high level panel discussions held on 28 November 2017, in the margins of the 5th African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Summit in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

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S.E.M. Moussa Faki Mahamat a rencontré le Pres Sassou-Nguesso qui préside le Comité de Haut Niveau sur la Libye pour échanger sur la situation en #Libye.

November 29, 2017
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S.E.M. Moussa Faki Mahamat a rencontré le Pres Sassou-Nguesso qui préside le Comité de Haut Niveau sur la Libye pour échanger sur la situation en #Libye.

H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat met Chancellor Merkel of Germany with President Conde, AU Chairperson on margins of #AUEUSummit2017 to discuss migration, investments in Africa, peace&security, including support to #G5Sahel

November 29, 2017
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H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat met Chancellor Merkel of Germany with President Conde, AU Chairperson on margins of #AUEUSummit2017 to discuss migration, investments in Africa, peace&security, including support to #G5Sahel

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