Inaugural Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly Set for May

The inaugural plenary session of the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly will take place in Eswatini from May 12 to 14, marking a significant step in fostering collaboration between the two continents.

The three-day meeting will bring together delegates from both Africa and Europe to engage in discussions on critical issues including security enhancement, youth policy development, and management of critical raw materials. The event will commence with an opening ceremony featuring prominent leaders such as Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini of Eswatini and co-presidents Hilde Vautmans from the European Parliament and Benin's David Houinsa.

This assembly represents a crucial opportunity for lawmakers from both regions to craft joint strategies on pressing challenges. By addressing these specific areas of mutual concern, the assembly hopes to strengthen relations and improve collaboration on socio-economic and security aspects, which are vital for both Africa and Europe.

The parliamentarians will work collaboratively over the three days to discuss these crucial topics and will culminate their efforts by adopting recommendations aimed at the Africa-EU Council of Ministers, potentially shaping future policies between the two regions.

This information is based on a press release from the European Parliament.