Luanda. Tanzania’s Vice-President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, today joined continental and European leaders at the 7th African Union–European Union Summit held in Luanda, Angola.
The two-day gathering, which concluded on November 25 2025, brought together heads of state and senior government representatives to chart a refreshed course for cooperation between Africa and Europe.
The summit closed with a collective resolve to shape a stable and sustainable future for both regions through strengthened partnerships on peace, security and governance.
Leaders underscored the need for joint approaches to persistent conflicts and emerging global threats, noting that durable stability remains central to the prosperity of both continents.
Discussions also placed significant weight on renewed commitments to international cooperation in the areas of migration and human mobility.
Delegates reiterated the importance of partnerships built on mutual respect, stressing that orderly movement of people is essential to economic opportunity and regional cohesion.
The summit further outlined a shared ambition to support African countries in accelerating development, industrial growth and export performance.
Delegates welcomed ongoing initiatives within the African Continental Free Trade Area, with calls for faster implementation to unlock the continent’s vast market potential.
Another priority area involved advancing sustainable development through value-chain integration, particularly by expanding the capacity of local industries to participate more competitively in regional and global markets. This includes strengthening value addition in strategic minerals and other key sectors.
To enable inclusive trade, the summit highlighted the importance of transparency and dialogue in commercial and environmental engagements.
Leaders called for deeper collaboration through capacity-building and technical assistance aimed at helping African economies decarbonise while managing natural resources responsibly.
Climate change featured prominently, with participants acknowledging the environmental challenges confronting African exporters and the need for long-term, sustainable solutions.
The summit also marked 25 years of cooperation between the AU and the EU, reflecting on achievements while renewing commitments for the decades ahead.
Dr Nchimbi was accompanied by the Zanzibar Minister for Labour and Investment, Sharif Sharif; the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Ngwaru Maghembe; Tanzania’s Permanent Representative to the African Union, Amb Innocent Shiyo; Tanzania’s Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union, Amb Jestas Nyamanga; and a team of technical experts.
