Addis ababa: Angola's Permanent Representative to the African Union, Miguel César Domingos Bembe, met with a technical delegation from the European Commission to analyze the next steps in the strategic partnership between the African Union and the European Union. The meeting, held on Wednesday (28), primarily focused on implementing commitments made within the framework of the AU-EU partnership. According to Angola Press News Agency, the discussions emphasized the importance of decisions resulting from the 7th AU-EU Summit, which took place in Luanda in November 2025. Both parties advocated for accelerating the practical application of these decisions and enhancing the monitoring of agreements already in place. During the meeting, key documents of the partnership were reviewed, including the Joint Communiqué of the Brussels Ministerial Meeting, the Luanda Declaration, and the conclusion of the Joint Implementation Report along with the AU-EU Action Plan. The European Union proposed preparing joint annual re ports and activating the Joint Steering Committee to better prepare for future summits. Miguel Bembe underscored Angola's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the European Union, both bilaterally and multilaterally. He highlighted the AU-EU partnership as a crucial instrument for the development and stability of the African continent. At the conclusion of the meeting, the ambassador informed the European delegation about preparations for the 39th African Union Summit, scheduled for February 2026, and discussed Angola's role in holding the Presidency of the African Union.