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European Union - African Union summit, 17-18 February 2022
Agenda highlights
The leaders of the EU and the African Union (AU) as well as of their respective member states will meet for the sixth European Union - African Union summit in Brussels on 17 and 18 February 2022.
Background brief
Ahead of the summit, EU heads of state or government will take part in a one-hour informal meeting of the members of the European Council at 12:30 on the state of play of latest developments related to Russia and Ukraine.
Informal meeting of the members of the European Council
The summit will present a unique opportunity to lay the foundations for a renewed and deeper AU-EU partnership with the highest political involvement and based on trust and a clear understanding of mutual interests. Leaders are expected to discuss how both continents can build greater prosperity. The aim is to launch an ambitious Africa-Europe Investment Package, taking into account global challenges such as climate change and the current health crisis. They should also be talking about tools and solutions to promote stability and security through a renewed peace and security architecture.
A series of thematic roundtables will also be organised. The following topics will be debated:
growth financing
health systems and vaccine production
agriculture and sustainable development
education, culture and vocational training, migration and mobility
private sector support and economic integration
peace, security and governance
climate change and energy transition, digital and transport [connectivity and infrastructure]
EU and AU heads of state or government will be participating in the roundtables, together with a selected group of external guests who are experts in their respective fields.
A joint declaration on a joint vision for 2030 is expected to be adopted by the participants.
Programme
17/02/2022 12:30
Informal meeting of the members of the European Council
14:15
Official welcome
14:45
Opening ceremony
16:00
Thematic roundtables - session 1
19:30
Dinner for heads of state or government (external venue)
18/02/2022 09:15
Side event: press statements on mRNA technology transfer
10:00
Thematic roundtables - session 2
12:00
Closing ceremony
(TTBC) Press conference
(TBC) National press conferences or statements
Background
Previous summit
The fifth African Union - European Union (AU-EU) summit was held on 29-30 November 2017 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
EU and African leaders adopted a joint declaration outlining common priorities for the EU-Africa partnership in four strategic areas:
economic opportunities for youth
peace and security
mobility and migration
cooperation on governance
5th African Union - EU Summit, 29-30 November 2017
Useful links
EU-Africa relations (background information)
On the path to a deeper and stronger partnership, living up to the European and African aspirations: Council adopts conclusions on Africa (press release, 30 June 2020)
Africa and the EU (EEAS)
Africa-EU Partnership (European Commission, DG International Partnerships)
African Union website