On the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the African Union Commission’s Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres co‑chaired a high‑level AU‑UN meeting in Addis Ababa to deepen strategic cooperation, strengthen peace and security frameworks, and advance global financial reforms that support Africa.
Strategic cooperation
The two leaders outlined plans to expand joint initiatives that align the AU’s continental agenda with the UN’s global priorities, aiming for a more coordinated approach to the challenges facing African states.
Peace and security frameworks
Discussions emphasized the need to reinforce mechanisms for conflict prevention, mediation and post‑conflict reconstruction across the continent, reflecting the AU’s and UN’s shared commitment to a stable and secure Africa.
Global financial reforms
Both parties highlighted the importance of reforms to the international financial system that would improve Africa’s access to financing, promote equitable resource distribution and support sustainable development.
- Deepen AU‑UN strategic cooperation
- Strengthen continental peace and security structures
- Advance reforms of global financial architecture for Africa’s benefit
<small>Source: AllAfrica — read the original story there.</small>
