H.E. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea today received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson & his accompanying delegation
The Chairperson expressed appreciation to President Obiang for the warm welcome graciously hosting the Meeting&for his continued support for the work of the Union. President Obiang reaffirmed his Government's full readiness to host the MYCM.
Convened under the auspices of the AU Commission&the Government of Equatorial Guinea, the Meeting will bring together the AU Bureau, Heads of RECs, senior AUC officials, AU specialized bodies, and institutional partners to advance continental coordination and integration.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).
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