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Fifth Annual African Union Commission – United States High Level Dialogue discusses ways of strengthening cooperation ties

Fifth Annual African Union Commission – United States High Level Dialogue discusses ways of strengthening cooperation ties

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novembre 16, 2017

Washington, USA – 16 November 2017: A high level delegation from the African Union (AU) Commission, participated in the 5th annual African Union Commission (AUC) / United States High Level Dialogue held on 16 November 2017 in Washington. Key note discussants from the AU side were H.E Amb. Smail Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security; H.E Amb. Minata Samate Cessouma , Commissioner for Political Affairs and H.E Prof. Sarah Anyang Agbor, Commissioner for Human Resources Science and Technology.
The High Level Dialogue falls within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the AU Commission and the US State Department in 2013 which puts in place a structured process for dialogue on matters of strategic importance as well as cooperation to realise common goals related to Africa’s development and integration. The MoU also aims at holding discussion between the two parties in the context of working groups to address the issues of peace and security; democracy and governance; economic development, investment and trade; as well as promotion of opportunities in development.

The bilateral discussions which took place in one of the meeting rooms of the US State department focused on strengthening democratic institutions, spurring economic growth, trade, and investment, advancing peace and security, and promoting opportunity and development.

Collaboration in these strategic areas of common interest have helped cement the United States’ constructive partnership with the African Union Commission and further deepened the multi-faceted relationship with Africa.

 “We have always worked closely with the African Union and the AU Commission and we remain committed to dialogue and productive engagement.  The African Union is our steadfast partner on the continent and we look forward to strengthening our relationship with the AU and its member states”, underlined USAU Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard in her opening remarks. She highlighted the work the USAU is doing with the departments of the African Union Commission in the different areas identified for the cooperation. She also pointed out support given to the Department of Political Affairs to implement the AU’s African Governance Architecture with the view to promote democracy, good governance, and human rights throughout AU-affiliated bodies, including Regional Economic Communities and member states.

Hosting the High Level Dialogue, Acting Assistant Secretary of State Don Yamamoto stated that “working together we hope to make the most of this opportunity to highlight the successes of the African Union, underscore our mutually productive engagement across the continent, and also to reiterate U.S. support in striving towards the shared goal of a stable and prosperous Africa.”

The High Level Dialogue was also a platform to update on the state of implementation of the flagship projects of the continental Agenda 2063 “A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development” as well as social, economic, and human development with the view to improve the living condition of the African people.

Media Queries contact:
Ebba Kalondo, Spokesperson of the Chairperson, African Union Commission; E-mail: KalondoE@africa-union.org   
Esther Azaa Tankou, Head of Information Division, Directorate of Information and Communication, AUC; E-mail: yamboue@africa-union.org
Christiane Matondo, Principal Communication Officer, Bureau of the AUC Chairperson, E-mail: yanrouc@africa-union.org

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Le mandat qui m’a été confié le 17 Janvier 2017 arrive, à grands pas, à terme.

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Excellences Messieurs les Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement,
Monsieur le Secrétaire Général des Nations Unies

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