By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider 

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and the European Parliament (EP) had decided on a joint declaration following the Pre-Summit meeting between the African Union (AU)  and European Union (EU) from 14-15 November 2025 in Midrand.

In the declaration the commitment of both continents to reestablish cooperation which are built upon democratic values, accountability, as well as shared prosperity which outline key priorities which are intended for the 7th AU-EU Summit which is currently underway in Luanda, Angola.

This parliamentary meeting enforced a platform for consensus building, joint reflection and recommendations which are to be transmitted to AU-EU Heads of State as well as Government. This is to affirm that the aspirations of citizens are integrated into the AU-EU Summit with care. This declaration also aims to underscore the commitment between both parliaments to establish equal partnership between the two continents. 

This declaration was presented by H.E Chief Fortune Charumbira, who serves as President of the Pan-African Parliament, and H.E Younous Omarjee, who serves as the Vice President of the European Parliament. 

This year marks 25 years since the longstanding partnership of the AU and EU as this framework has allowed for both continents to enhance economic, cultural and political cooperation. This summit serves as an evaluation of progress made by the two entities and to re-establish the partnership in line with Africa’s development priorities which was highlighted in Agenda 2063.

 “Renew our firm commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy founded on the principles of the UN charter, sustainable development goals and Africa’s Agenda 2063 as to resolve the complex political, security and socio economic challenges facing our continents,” the declaration reads. 

The declaration also highlights the commitment to upholding peace and to stop the violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Welcome the recent peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to end the conflict in the Eastern DRC and in this respect, express deep concern over the continuing violence, human rights abuses and insecurity in eastern DRC.” read the declaration. 

The declaration aims to put an end to the violence between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) which has caused the civilians of Sudan to be displaced and subjected violence.