The 7th AU–EU Summit brought together Heads of State and Government from both Unions on 24 - 25 November 2025 in Luanda to celebrate 25 years of partnership and to reaffirm their shared vision for peace, prosperity, sustainable development, and strengthened multilateralism.
We recall the 6th EU-AU Summit held in Brussels on 17-18 February 2022, as well as the 3 rd EU-AU Ministerial Meeting, held in Brussels on 21 May 2025.
Joint Declaration
The AU and EU reaffirm commitment to the Joint Vision for 2030 and acknowledge progress shown in the draft Joint Monitoring Report.
Both Unions celebrate a deepening partnership aligned with AU Agenda 2063, EU priorities, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The partnership has shown resilience despite geopolitical challenges, with commitment to expanding cooperation and new opportunities.
Both sides reaffirm commitment to international law, the UN Charter, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and institutional reform.
They reaffirm support for peace in Ukraine, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, South Sudan, the DRC, the Sahel, Somalia, and other conflicts.
Deep concern is expressed over the crisis in Sudan; they support an AU-IGAD-led political process, condemn atrocities, and call for humanitarian access.
They reaffirm commitment to UNSC Resolution 2773, the Washington Agreement, the Doha Framework, and AU-led mediation for the DRC.
Shaping a Prosperous and Sustainable Future
They welcome progress on the Global Gateway Africa–Europe Investment Package and involvement of EIB, AfDB, EBRD, and the Pact for the Mediterranean.
Both sides commit to supporting African industrialisation, AfCFTA implementation, and sustainable value chain development.
They emphasise open dialogue on trade measures such as CBAM and EUDR and support capacity building for African exporters.
They highlight global trade uncertainty challenges and reaffirm stability in Europe–Africa trade frameworks.
Debt challenges in Africa are acknowledged, with calls for improved debt architecture, broader eligibility, faster restructuring, and lower capital costs.
They reaffirm investment in PIDA-aligned energy, transport, and digital infrastructure, including the Lobito Corridor.
They commit to the Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative to provide 100 million Africans with electricity by 2030 and support clean energy transitions.
They recognise the potential of digital transformation, supporting AU and EU digital strategies, digital safety, skills, and trustworthy AI.
Both sides support climate-resilient transport, sustainable aviation fuels, and the Single African Air Transport Market.
They reaffirm commitments to sustainable agriculture under CAADP, the Kampala Declaration, and EU-AU food system cooperation.
They commit to sustainable natural resource management, combating IUU fishing and wildlife trafficking, and supporting global biodiversity frameworks.
They call for reforms in global health architecture, support UHC, pandemic preparedness, Africa CDC, and African health manufacturing.
They commit to investment in education, research, skills development, youth empowerment, and university partnerships.
They reaffirm protection of cultural diversity, intellectual property, cultural exchanges, and restitution of cultural assets.
Peace, Security and Governance
They commend longstanding AU-EU cooperation on peace, conflict prevention, mediation, and governance.
They recognise APSA’s role in conflict management and reaffirm support for RECs/RMs and the AU Peace Fund.
They welcome EU CSDP engagements, EPF support, and call for full implementation of UNSC Resolution 2719 on predictable financing.
Both sides commit to maritime security and express concern over vessels violating international maritime law.
They underline comprehensive efforts against terrorism, violent extremism, and the proliferation of small arms.
They recommit to tackling terrorism, transnational crime, illicit trafficking, resource exploitation, cyber threats, hate speech, and hybrid threats.
They renew commitments to democracy, rule of law, sovereignty, human rights, gender equality, and protection of minorities, women, youth, and children.
Serious concern is expressed about humanitarian crises, attacks on civilians, displacement, and reduced humanitarian access; support for refugees and IDPs is reaffirmed.
A Stronger Commitment to Multilateralism
They commit to strengthening multilateralism, supporting the UN80 initiative, and calling for UNSC reform.
They welcome the “Compromiso de Sevilla” and call for financial architecture reform.
They stress the need for sustainable finance to support climate and development, including loss and damage financing.
They reaffirm support for WTO reform, fair trade, and integration of the IFDA.
Both sides reaffirm commitment to the Paris Agreement, 1.5°C target, adaptation, carbon markets, and outcomes of COP30.
They recall the US$100B climate commitment and the NCQG of US$300B per year until 2035, urging scaled-up climate finance.
They reaffirm support for major African climate initiatives such as the Africa Adaptation Initiative and Congo Basin Commission.
They commit to implementing global biodiversity agreements and advancing a treaty to end plastic pollution.
They emphasise international tax cooperation, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, financial integrity, and combating illicit flows.
They acknowledge the AU’s 2025 reparations theme, regret historical injustices of slavery and colonialism, and support inclusive dialogue.
Migration and Mobility
Both sides reaffirm cooperation on migration and mobility based on shared responsibility and international law.
They commit to preventing irregular migration, combating smuggling and trafficking, improving return and reintegration, and addressing root causes.
They recognise the importance of legal pathways, qualification recognition, skills development, diaspora engagement, and reducing remittance costs.
They reaffirm commitments to asylum protection, strengthened systems, and support for refugees and IDPs.
They recognise the developmental benefits of safe and regular migration and the role of African migration observatories and regional dialogues.
Implementation, Monitoring and Follow-Up
The AU and EU will jointly develop an implementation plan within six months for adoption at the Senior Officials Meeting.
They commit to continuous follow-up through the Joint Monitoring Report and a permanent monitoring mechanism.
Contributions from civil society, youth, business forums, and parliamentarians are welcomed.
The Unions will reconvene in Brussels for the 8th Summit.
They express gratitude to the Government and people of Angola for hosting the Summit.