New york: The African Union and the United Nations today reaffirmed their commitment to supporting peace in Libya and strengthening their partnership for security and sustainable development. This announcement was made during the ninth annual African Union-United Nations Conference, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The conference was co-chaired by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ant³nio Guterres.
According to Libyan News Agency, both sides emphasized their shared commitment to supporting African peace processes in Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, the Great Lakes region, the Sahel, and the Horn of Africa. The emphasis was on promoting political solutions based on dialogue, mediation, and preventive diplomacy to address crises and armed conflicts on the continent.
Regarding Libya, the conference stressed the necessity for ongoing coordination between the African Union and the United Nations to support the political process and comprehensive national reconciliation. This collaboration aims to contribute to stability, paving the way for development, and facilitating transparent and inclusive elections.
The conference also highlighted the critical need for sustainable funding for African Union-led peace processes, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023). There was a call to accelerate the implementation of the joint roadmap between the two organizations in this regard.
Additionally, the conference focused on cooperation in digital transformation, climate action, and inclusive development. It stressed the vital role of women and youth in promoting peace and sustainable growth, and welcomed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence against Women and Girls as a significant achievement.
Concluding the conference, the African Union and the United Nations agreed to hold their tenth annual conference in 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to further deepen their strategic cooperation for the benefit of the African continent and the world.