How is the AU Responding to the UN's Resolution on Cooperation?

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Key Takeaways
- AU's leadership is recognized through UN resolution.
- Partnership aims to enhance peace and security.
- Agenda 2063 reflects Africa's pan-African vision.
- Collaboration will address development challenges.
- Commitment to human rights is emphasized.
Addis Ababa, Sep 14 (NationPress) The African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has expressed his approval of a recent resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly aimed at enhancing collaboration between the UN and the AU.
During its 79th session, the UN General Assembly ratified a resolution focusing on UN-AU cooperation, highlighting that bolstering this partnership will aid in upholding the principles set forth in the UN Charter and the AU's Constitutive Act, as reported by Xinhua.
Youssouf remarked, "This resolution serves as a robust affirmation of Africa's leadership and the crucial partnership between the UN and AU in promoting peace, security, and sustainable development," in a statement released on Saturday.
He further stated, "Together, we are committed to transforming this dedication into tangible actions that benefit the people of Africa and bolster global stability."
The resolution also underscored that the AU's 50-year continental development strategy, Agenda 2063, embodies the dedication to a pan-African vision of a united, prosperous, and peaceful Africa, led by its citizens and serving as a dynamic force on the world stage.
Youssouf reaffirmed the AU's steadfast commitment to collaborating closely with the UN to achieve both Africa's Agenda 2063 and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The resolution highlighted the importance of ongoing initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of UN-AU cooperation in addressing challenges to peace and security, overcoming barriers to development, and advocating for human rights across Africa.