Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the OAU/AU - Local EU statement congratulating the African Union

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Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the OAU/AU - Local EU statement congratulating the African Union

25.05.2023 Press and information team of the Delegation to the African Union

Today is a special day, as we commemorate the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) 60 years ago. The European Union (EU) Delegation in coordination with the Heads of Mission of the EU Member States accredited to the African Union (AU) warmly congratulate our sisters and brothers at the African Union and its Member States on the occasion of Africa Day.

In 1963, African leaders confirmed a vision of African unity anchored in key principles such as national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Their aspirations have retained their full relevance up to the present day. The European Union will continue to support its partner in realizing its aspirations - and will do so through concrete commitments, notably by supporting Africa's call for fair representation in international forums such as the G20.

The European Union fully supports the African Union in the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area. Sixty years since the foundation of the OAU, the AU's theme of the year could not have been better chosen.

The European Union stands by the African Union in its efforts to foster economic and political integration. Our support is across all the different domains of our cooperation and renewed partnership, notably through the Global Gateway Investment Package. This is EU's contribution to narrowing the global investment gap worldwide through high-standard and transparent infrastructure partnership to meet global infrastructure development needs.