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EU-African Union relations: joint communiqué of the AU Peace and Security Council and the EU Political and Security Committee

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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On 26 October 2020, the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) and the European Union (EU) Political and Security Committee (EU PSC) held their 12th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting, virtually, as part of their regular dialogue within the framework of Article 17 of the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, and the AU EU partnership.

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  • On 26 October 2020, the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) and the European Union (EU) Political and Security Committee (EU PSC) held their 12th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting, virtually, as part of their regular dialogue within the framework of Article 17 of the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, and the AU EU partnership.
  • Ambassador Osama Abdelkhalek, Permanent Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the AU and Chairperson of the AUPSC for October 2020 and H.E.
  • The discussion during the 12th Joint Consultative Meeting focused on the situations in the Sahel region, Sudan and Somalia.
  • The AU PSC and the EU PSC noted that October 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.
  • While much progress has been made with regards to womens inclusion in peace processes, further efforts are required to advance implementation.
  • They strongly condemned attacks against civilian populations, against armed and security forces of the countries of the region, and all other regional and international forces.
  • Both the AU PSC and the EU PSC re-affirmed their commitment to continue supporting the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
  • The European Union Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions continue to assist national security forces, the G5 Sahel Joint Force and MINUSMA.
  • The AU PSC and the EU PSC noted the EUs close coordination with ECOWAS and the AU and they welcomed the EUs commitment under its cooperation and CSDP activities.
  • They encouraged AMISOM to intensify its efforts in addressing peace and security challenges in Somalia, particularly eliminating the al Shabaab terrorist group.
  • The AU PSC and EU PSC recalled the UN Security Council Resolution 1863(2009) establishing a Trust Fund for AMISOM aimed at stepping up the predictable financial resource mobilization.
  • The AU PSC and the EU PSC recalled that peace and security are priorities for the overall EU- AU partnership.