Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union, emphasized “encouraging developments” that are fueling optimism.
“These include Africa’s resilient people, its resourceful women and youth, their stated preference for democratic governance against all odds, the recent G20 membership and the newly adopted Pact for the Future.”
“Knowing the special attention that this Council has for Africa, I have every reason to believe that we will all choose hope over despairand rally around purposeful, smarter and grounded partnerships in a more equitable global environment,” he added.
A trusted partnership
Summary of the Security Council As a regular part of the UN-AU cooperation agenda, the Special Representative briefed members on ongoing cooperation with the African Union (AU), including through the AU Peace and Cooperation Agreement. Security Council.
This collaboration includes monthly coordination meetings, joint briefings, informal discussions and retreats. It also includes working-level collaboration that continues to be a key feature of the partnership, allowing for joint analysis and planning, he said.
Mr. Onanga-Ananga also praised the AU leadership, including President Moussa Faki Mahamat, whose term is about to end, for their commitment to the partnership.
“With this leadership team, the UN has benefited greatly from one Trusted and like-minded partners to pursue common aspirations to build a long-term strategic and institutionalized partnership between our two organizations,” he said.
Implement Council Resolution 2719
Martha Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa at the United Nations Department of Politics and Peacebuilding (DPPA), also briefed the Security Council, emphasizing the adoption of resolution 2719 as a milestone. important in cooperation between UN-AU.
Adopted in December 2023, resolution 2719 focuses on strengthening partnerships, including increased support for AU-led peace operations and access to UN-led contributions assessment in accordance with established frameworks.
“It builds on the long-standing relationship between the two organizations, taking into account each side’s strengths and comparative advantages,” she said.
Ms. Pobee also emphasized that the support of the Security Council, the broader membership of the United Nations and members of the AU will remain crucial in the coming days.
“Together, the AU Commission and the UN Secretariat are ready to translate Security Council resolution 2719 into concrete action that will contribute to lasting peace and stability in Africa and beyond,” she concluded.
