Vice President Kashim Shettima don depart Johannesburg, South Africa, go Luanda, Angola, wey im go represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for di 7th African Union–European Union (AU-EU) Summit. Im trip follow di end of im engagements for 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit for Johannesburg, wey im stand in for di President for high-level sessions on global economic reforms, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence governance. According to statement by Senior Special Assistant to di President on Media and Communications, Office of di Vice President, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, di AU-EU Summit go hold for Angola capital from today till tomorrow.
Di meeting go gather Heads of State and Government from both blocs, alongside young leaders, innovators, and civil society organisations, to discuss shared challenges and opportunities. Key issues for di agenda include climate change, inclusive development, modern infrastructure, digital economy growth, creative industries, manufacturing, and agribusiness advancement. Di summit dey expected to produce actionable recommendations wey go deepen AU-EU cooperation and accelerate sustainable development across both continents. Vice President Shettima dey expected to return Nigeria at di end of di summit.