By Winifred Bulus
President of the European parliament, Antonio Tajani, has expressed their readiness of the Parliament to work with the Africa commission in areas of migration and joblessness.
While speaking to the new Africa Union commission chairperson in a meeting, Moussa Faki Mahamat, the president also stressed the need for the two groups to work together.
“We must develop our partnership and cooperation with the African Union in a range of areas, such as sustainable development, youth employment, climate change, peace, security, human rights and crisis management.
“Africa is a priority for the European Union. Mr Moussa Faki’s presence in the Chamber today sends a very powerful political message which will lend fresh impetus to our relations with our African partners.”
President Tajani also stated, “Europe and Africa face a common challenge, that of managing migration. We need to address the root causes of the problem.
“We must invest more in Africa, and engage in genuine economic diplomacy in an effort to create growth and jobs. Africa is a continent of opportunity and it is my belief that it will be the continent of the future.
“I also applaud Mr Moussa Faki’s unwavering commitment on the fight against terrorism. We must not forget that Africa is the continent hardest hit by terrorist attacks.
“Cooperation between the European Union and the African Union in this area, in particular in the Sahel and Libya, is crucial,” he said.