H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, today received the Letters of Credentials of H.E. Ms. Olivia Owen, Ambassador of New Zealand to Ethiopia & the AU.
He welcomed New Zealand’s long-standing partnership with Africa, notably in areas of technology, the green energy transition, & multilateral cooperation.

Mr. Youssouf & Amb. Owen reaffirmed their strategic partnership on sustainable development, renewable energy, particularly geothermal, peace & security, & technical cooperation.

Ms. Ambassador Owen expressed appreciation for the AU’s partnership & underscored her commitment to advancing the second phase of AU–New Zealand geothermal cooperation.

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