Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly to hold inaugural plenary session in Eswatini
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The inaugural plenary session of the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly will take place in Eswatini from 12 to 14 May, bringing together African and European parliamentarians to discuss cooperation on security, youth policy and critical raw materials.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 12 May at the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention and Conference Centre and will be attended by Russell Mmiso Dlamini, His Royal Highness Prince Lindani, and the co-presidents of the assembly, Hilde Vautmans (Renew Europe Group,BE) and David Houinsa.
Over the course of three days, lawmakers are expected to discuss several shared priorities between Africa and the European Union.
Topics on the agenda include the role of regional organisations and parliaments in promoting peace and security, the future of multilateralism and parliamentary diplomacy, youth mobility within the Africa-EU partnership, women in agriculture, and parliamentary perspectives on the global competition for critical raw materials.
The session will conclude with the adoption of recommendations that will be submitted to the Africa-EU Council of Ministers.
