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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Mr. Dammu Ravi, Vice Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India, for a courtesy visit. Their exchange reaffirmed the strong and growing Africa–India partnership, with discussions focusing on preparations for the next Africa–India Summit.

Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, H.E. Filippo Grandi this morning . They exchanged views on the regional displacement context & reaffirmed the imperative for coherent & coordinated regional & international responses. The Chairperson welcomed UNHCR’s continued partnership with the AU.

This afternoon, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the @ecowas_cedeao, visited H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the AU Commission. They had productive discussion on the situation in West Africa & the Sahel, regional integration, & sustainable financing for African-led peace support operations.
H.E. Dr. Touray reaffirmed ECOWAS' commitment to working in close coordination with the AU in advancing the continental peace, security, and integration agenda.
Chairperson Youssouf reiterated the AU’s unwavering support for ECOWAS in the fulfilment of its mandate.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission , H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the Executive Secretary of IGAD, Dr Workneh Gebeyehu for strategic consultations aimed at deepening AU–IGAD collaboration & enhancing institutional coordination with Regional Economic Communities (RECs), under Dr. Workneh’s current chairmanship.
Discussions focused on joint responses to pressing regional challenges, including the situations in Sudan, South Sudan, & Somalia, as well as developments in the Red Sea arena.

This morning, H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the AU Commission, received the letters of credence from H.E. Dr. Mohamed Khaled, newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union.
The Chairperson commended Algeria’s steadfast commitment to the AU & its instrumental role in advancing continental priorities.
The Chairperson & Amb. Khaled