Prime Minister Marin to attend African Union – EU Summit

NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the sixth summit of the European Union and the African Union (AU) to be held in Brussels on 17 and 18 February.The meeting aims to strengthen and deepen the Africa-EU partnership. It will decide on the common priorities for cooperation for the next few years.The aim of the summit is to strengthen and deepen the partnership between the EU and Africa. Topics on the agenda include cooperation in peace and security, migration and mobility, education, health, digital transformation and the green transition.The summit is expected to adopt a joint declaration on common priorities for future cooperation between the EU and the African Union. An Africa-Europe Investment Package is being prepared to support the implementation of the priorities and to accelerate green transition, digital transformation, growth and job creation, among other aims.Heads of State or Government will be participating in a series of thematic roundtables. Prime Minister Marin will chair one of the roundtables. Her group will discuss private sector support and economic integration. Prime Minister Marin will also take part in the roundtable discussing education, culture, vocational training, migration and mobility.

Source: Valtioneuvosto.fi