Department of International Relations and Co-operation - Republic of South Africa

10/24/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/24/2021 15:32

Minister Pandor to participate in the Second African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda

Media Statement

24 October 2021

Minister Pandor to participate in the Second African Union (AU) - European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to arrive in Kigali. Rwanda, tomorrow morning to participate in the Second African Union (AU) - European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting, taking place on 25 and 26 October 2021.

The purpose of the meeting is to enhance the African Union's cooperation with the European Union; review the progress made since the Abidjan Summit; exchange views on the short, medium and long term perspective of the partnership; as well as to discuss preparation for the next AU - EU Summit, scheduled to take place in 2022.

Enquiries: Mr Clayson Monyela, Spokesperson for DIRCO, 082 884 5974

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

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