The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning conferred with the AU Deans of the Regions (Permanent Representatives of Zimbabwe, Uganda, Senegal, the DRC & the Saharawi Republic) to exchange views on the Union’s priorities, theme of the Summit, & the implementation of Agenda 2063, ahead of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State & Government.

The Chairperson outlined key priorities for the upcoming Assembly, including the implementation of the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063, sustainable financing of the Union, climate action, debt sustainability, intra-African trade under the AfCFTA, & financing for health.

The Deans of the Regions commended the Chairperson’s leadership & early reforms, including progress under SACA, & reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Union’s strategic objectives.