The leaders of the UN, the AU and the EU engage the joint push for peace and development in Africa

Meeting at the UN headquarters in New York on the sidelines of the General Assembly High level week Sunday, the leaders of the three organizations published a Joint press release After their sixth trilateral meeting.

They reiterated their support to Multilateralism as “the most effective means of taking up the challenges of today”, stressful membership in Charter of the United Nations And expressed concern about the rise in contempt for international humanitarian law and human rights in the world.

Concentrate on conflicts

A large part of the press release focused on African crises, including the devastating war in Sudannow in his third year. The three organizations called for intensified collective support to guarantee “an immediate cessation of hostilities and a lasting solution” thanks to an inclusive political dialogue.

They also promised stronger coordination in the SahelWhere the violence of armed groups continues to destabilize communities and reaffirm support for reconciliation and development efforts.

On LibyaThey approved the United Nations roadmap to relaunch the political process at neutral, while urging continuous efforts to meet the challenges of migration in accordance with humanitarian standards.

The press release also expressed its support for current peace initiatives in the East Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), supporting both peace and Security advice And the UN Security adviceRecent solution.

On SomaliaThe three organizations reiterated support for the AU support and stabilization mission, highlighting the need for sustainable funding to ensure effective operations.

Global partnerships and challenges

For the future, the UN, the AU and the EU declared that they would deepen trilateral cooperation to advance the solutions led by Africans to the challenges of peace and security.

They underlined the African agenda 2063 and the United Nations 2030 agenda For sustainable development as guidance executives and preparations noted for the top of the Au-EU in Angola in November.

Managers highlighted funding as a key priority, calling forImplementation of Seville’s commitment to unlock the investmentAddress debt charges and reform multilateral development banks. They also warned that The disturbances induced by the climate strike the vulnerable communities The most difficult, urging ambitious commitments to COP30 in Brazil in November.

Marking the 25th anniversary of resolution 1325 of the Security Council on women, peace and security, they have reaffirmed their commitment to advance leadership and women’s participation in peacebuilding.

‘Unstoppable Africa’

Earlier in the day, Secretary General António Guterres Addressed to the Africa 2025 forum of the Africa Business Global Africa initiative, organized by the AU and the United Nations World Covenant – the largest global initiative for the sustainability of companies, with more than 18,000 non -commercial companies and signatories in more than 160 countries.

THE The head of the United Nations described Africa as an “opportunity”, pointing its young population, its abundance of renewable resources and its growing role in the digital economy.

To exploit this potential, he urged investment in renewable energies, sustainable food systems and digital infrastructure, while guaranteeing equitable yields of critical minerals of Africa necessary for the transition of clean energy.

Guterres said that the world was to end the “paradox” of a continent rich in arable land, while depending on costly food imports, calling for greater support for small operators and resilient agriculture in the climate.

“” The ascent of Africa is undeniable, inevitable and unstoppable,He said, stressing that international finance and governance reforms, including the permanent African representation of the Security Council, are essential to ensure that the continent has a stronger voice on the world scene.