The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received a high-level United States delegation led by the Deputy Secretary of State, H.E. Christopher Landau. The delegation also included the Commander of U.S. AFRICOM, General Dagvin Anderson.
The Chairperson noted that Deputy Secretary Landau’s visit comes at a moment of profound regional and global complexity, underscoring the importance of close coordination between the African Union & the United States. He reaffirmed the African Union’s strong commitment to its strategic partnership with the United States, grounded in mutual respect, shared interests, and a common commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity.
H.E. Mr Youssouf & H.E. Mr Landau welcomed strengthened cooperation on strategic infrastructure & investment, including progress achieved through AU-U.S. technical working groups & sustained U.S. engagement with key departments of the African Union Commission. In this context, they announced the launch of the U.S.-AUC Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group, a concrete step to mobilize high-quality, trade-enabling infrastructure, unlock private sector investment, & advance continental priorities under Agenda 2063, the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), & the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The Chairperson & the Deputy Secretary of State also exchanged views on cooperation in areas of health, peace & security in the region reaffirming African-led efforts in the Great Lakes region & eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, & expressing appreciation for the United States’ complementary engagement.
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On Sudan, they expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict and stressed the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access, & the protection of civilians.
Joint U.S. – African Union Statement on Launch of a Strategic Investment Working Group
