Today the European Union signed two Financing Agreements worth €9 million with the Pacific Island nations. These agreements mark the EU’s and its partners ongoing commitment to combat climate change and promote essential infrastructure development in the fields of water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, has announced the EU's intention to support the upgrading of Barbados' climate-resilient infrastructure for clean water, in line with the Global Gateway investment agenda presented at the EU-CELAC Summit in July.

At the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, ahead of her bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Ngirente, Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen and Minister of Education of Rwanda Gaspard Twagirayezu signed an agreement worth €50 million to support early childhood development.

Today, the European Commission and the German development bank KfW signed an agreement for the African Local Currency Bond guarantee programme that will enhance access to long-term financing in local currency for African local businesses.

At the Global Gateway Forum, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, and Finnfund CEO, Jaakko Kangasniemi, have officially signed the Africa Connected Programme

Today, at the Global Gateway Forum taking place in Brussels, the EU signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with partners to develop critical raw materials value chains and boost transport connectivity.

Today, at the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, the EU signed an additional €500 million for global health reinforcing the financing partnership recently launched between the European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a further €134 million.

Today, the European Union and Kyrgyz Republic reaffirmed their strong cooperation on digital development during the Global Gateway Forum in Brussel. The EU has showcased a commitment to strengthening the digital development of the Kyrgyz Republic.

At the Global Gateway Forum, the European Union and Mexico took a significant step toward a more sustainable and prosperous joint future, presenting a major package of projects under Global Gateway for Mexico.