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Today, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Namibia Hage Geingob signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership between the EU and Namibia at the COP27 in Egypt.

Today, attending the COP27 in Egypt, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a partnership between the EU and Kazakhstan.

Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, embarks today on a mission to Southeastern Africa, from 25 to 28 October, to enhance engagement with African partners in the current complex geopolitical context.

Le 19 octobre 2022, l’Union européenne (UE) et la République de Côte d’Ivoire ont conclu les négociations d’un Accord de Partenariat Volontaire (APV) sur l'application des réglementations forestières, la gouvernance et les échanges commerciaux (FLEGT).

Today, the EU signed a €100 million grant agreement (about US$97.2 million) for the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT).

The European Union and United States of America agreed today to increase their collaboration to boost sustainable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa, by unlocking more of the continent's abundant renewable power generation potential and improving local access to affordable green energy.

Leaders representing 16 Caribbean countries met with the European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen in Barbados and agreed on main priorities for the cooperation that the EU will dedicate to the Caribbean until 2027.

During her mission to Barbados on 11 and 12 October, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, launched the EU Youth Action Plan in the Caribbean at the University of West Indies.

2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the EU and UNESCO's strategic partnership. By joining forces at global, regional, and national levels, the EU and UNESCO have transformed the lives of millions of people.