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In Abidjan this afternoon, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, was hosted by H.E. Nialé Kaba, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and International Cooperation of Côte d’Ivoire, to discuss strengthening AU–Côte d’Ivoire cooperation & advance shared continental priorities. The Chairperson @ymahmoudali commended Côte d’Ivoire’s longstanding commitment to the AU & its support for Agenda 2063, championed by H.E. President @AOuattara_PRCI . Discussions focused on mobilising African resources to finance the Union’s programmes, implementing the AU financing reforms, & reducing dependence on external partners. The Chairperson underscored the importance of the 0.2% levy on eligible imports in strengthening the Union’s financial autonomy & institutional capacity. They also exchanged on issues of peace & security, including the regionalisation of conflicts & the growing threat of terrorism & violent extremism, stressing the need for coordinated action by the AU & Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Water and sanitation, the AU’s theme for 2026, was highlighted as critical priorities for sustainable development & regional cooperation. They further underscored the need to accelerate economic integration, strengthen transport & energy connectivity, expand intra-African trade, & develop regional value chains that promote local processing, industrialisation, job creation & value addition. The Chairperson also emphasised the importance of advancing AU institutional reforms & strengthening Africa’s voice in the international financial architecture, including through credible African-led assessments of the continent’s economic potential. H.E. Minister Nialé Kaba welcomed the establishment of the @AfCRA_Official. The Chairperson & the Minister reaffirmed their commitment to working together towards the aspirations of Agenda 2063 and building a more integrated, peaceful and prosperous Africa. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/20261019/auc-chair... @Gouvciofficiel @CI_Diplomatie.