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This morning, the IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan, H.E. @lawrncekorbandy, briefed the Chairperson of the AU Commission on IGAD’s ongoing efforts to support peace in Sudan. The Envoy reaffirmed his commitment to working in close alignment with the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan. Both the Chairperson & Ambassador Korbandy reiterated their call for an immediate cessation of hostilities & underscored their shared commitment to a Sudanese-led & Sudanese-owned political process aimed at restoring constitutional order & achieving lasting peace.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf received H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ethiopia & Permanent Observer to the AU. The Ambassador reaffirmed Germany's commitment to supporting the implementation of the AfCFTA, recognising it as a key driver of Africa’s economic integration & development.

The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Germany’s longstanding partnership with Africa, including its vital contributions to peacekeeping, preventive diplomacy, and institutional support to the AUC.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Amb. Maruyama Norio of Japan for a productive exchange on preparations for TICAD 9. They welcomed the progress process made & reaffirmed their shared commitment to make TICAD9 a success.
Amb. Maruyama conveyed an invitation from the Prime Minister of Japan for the Chairperson to visit Japan, as a step toward strengthening strategic ties.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, H.E. Sahak Sargsyan, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali. During the meeting, Ambassador Sargsyan conveyed warm congratulations to the Chairperson & expressed Armenia’s interest in deepening cooperation with the African Union. The Chairperson acknowledged the potential for collaboration between the Commission & Armenia in key areas such as diaspora engagement, education, health, & ICT.

The AU Commission Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali met H.E. @Lamamra_UN, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan. They discussed the situation in Sudan, stressing there’s no military solution. Both emphasized the urgent need for an inclusive, Sudanese-led political process, civilian governance, & stronger AU-UN-IGAD & Arab League cooperation to restore lasting peace to Sudan.