African Union

04/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/13/2026 10:45

AUC Chairperson was received in Paris by H.E. Emmanuel Macro

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, was received in Paris by H.E. Emmanuel Macro during the 3rd AU-France Strategic Dialogue. He held constructive & fruitful talks with the President & H.E. Jean-Noël Barrot, @jnbarrot, Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs

Discussions reaffirmed a strengthened Africa-Europe partnership, focusing on peace and security, multilateralism, and G7/G20 alignment, with emphasis on African-led solutions, constitutional order, UNSC reform, and cooperation on climate, energy, and health.

@EmmanuelMacron @ymahmoudali
@francediplo @FranceAddis

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