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At the #USAfricaSummit2025 in Luanda, AU Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to a bold & equal partnership with the United States, stating, “We’re not seeking aid, but building co-created solutions.”

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, held a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the margins of the high-level summit in Rome, where the Mattei Plan and the EU's Global Gateway were formally aligned with Africa’s development priorities. The Chairperson welcomed Italy’s commitment to a renewed, equitable partnership anchored in Agenda 2063 and commended PM Meloni for her leadership in advancing strategic investments in infrastructure and sustainable growth.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali is in Rome, Italy for the Mattei Plan Summit that brings together African states participating in the Lobito Corridor alongside multilateral financial institutions.
The Chairperson welcomes the opportunity to strengthen joint efforts under the Mattei Plan & the Global Gateway, fully aligned with Africa’s Agenda 2063 & the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) objectives.

The Chairperson received the credentials of Ms. Doris Mpoumou, new Special Representative of UN Women to the AU. The Chair and the Special Representative engaged at length on the important role UN Women plays in ensuring gender equality and empowerment of girls and women.