Luanda, Angola – The 7th Summit between the African Union and the European Union commenced today in Luanda, with high-level participation from leaders and officials from both continents. The summit, held under the theme ‘Strengthening Peace and Prosperity through Multilateral Cooperation,’ aims to address shared challenges and explore opportunities to deepen the partnership between Africa and Europe.
Algeria is represented at the summit’s opening session by the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, representing the President of the Republic.
The two-day summit, taking place on November 24th and 25th, 2025, will focus on discussions surrounding peace, security, and governance in Africa. Participants will exchange views on effective strategies and mechanisms to bolster stability and development, while addressing pressing challenges facing the continent. These challenges include regional security, sustainable development, and the efficiency of multilateral partnerships.
DZWatch understands that the summit seeks to forge a renewed vision for Africa-Europe cooperation. This vision emphasizes strengthened political dialogue, support for development projects, and the expansion of collaboration across various sectors to foster security and prosperity in both continents. Algeria’s call for a joint vision on peace and security is expected to be a key point of discussion during the summit, highlighting the importance of a unified approach to tackling regional and global challenges.
The summit’s agenda reflects a commitment to building a stronger and more resilient partnership between Africa and Europe, based on mutual respect and shared interests.
