Ursula von der Leyen says Africa and Europe’s ‘interests are aligned more than ever before’ – Europe live

European Commission president says this is moment of intense cooperation' at Italy-Africa summit as Meloni announces plans

Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairman of the African Union Commission, said at the Italy-Africa summit today that partnership is based on liberty and consensus, with no side imposing anything.

Africa engages in partnership based on mutual advantages, he added.