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The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received the credentials of H.E. Vice Marshal Sitwat Nayeem, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of #Bangladesh to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. They also took the opportunity to discuss strengthening Africa–Bangladesh cooperation, with emphasis on trade, industrial development, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, & textiles. The Chairperson @ymahmoudali highlighted Africa’s vast resources & the importance of advancing continental trade integration, strengthening pharmaceutical manufacturing & regulatory frameworks, value additions, & expanding mutually beneficial partnerships within the framework of Agenda2063. They both underscored opportunities for knowledge exchange in agricultural innovation, including climate-resilient crops as well as disaster preparedness. They acknowledged the role of women’s economic participation & microfinance in promoting inclusive growth. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of deepening Africa–Bangladesh cooperation. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/20261015/auc-chair...