Ethiopia, 14 September 2025 - The African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the unanimous adoption of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union.
“This resolution is a strong endorsement of Africa’s leadership and of the vital partnership between the UN and AU in advancing peace, security, and sustainable development,” the Chairperson said in a statement.
“Together, we will translate this commitment into concrete action that delivers for Africa’s people and contributes to global stability” he added.
Ambassador Youssouf reaffirmed the AU’s unwavering commitment to work hand-in-hand with the UN in achieving the continent's Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The AU-UN draft resolution was introduced on 29 August during the 79th Session of the UNGA in New York.
The document focuses on enhancing collaboration in the areas of peace and security, human rights and sustainable development across Africa.
It also underscores the importance of increased financial support for projects aimed at tackling Africa's key challenges including poverty, food insecurity and unemployment, while addressing the threat of climate change.
The document calls for greater financial contributions from the international community to help fund development initiatives and peacebuilding efforts in Africa.
It also highlights the critical role the youth and women play in shaping Africa's future and emphasizes the importance of aligning the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with AU's Agenda 2063.