German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking before the EU‑Africa Summit in Luanda, Angola, highlighted ongoing efforts to secure a cease‑fire in Ukraine and underscored the European Union’s commitment to supporting Kyiv. He praised recent negotiations in Geneva and emphasized that a durable peace plan must respect European interests and sovereignty. The summit also served as a platform to address African crises, with Merz calling for a cease‑fire in Sudan and stressing the need to confront instability in the Sahel region caused by extremism and climate change. He reiterated Germany’s role as a key partner for Africa, supporting humanitarian aid, trade, and the Pan‑African free‑trade zone, and advocated for two permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council.
https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/statement-bk-merz-luanda-2395710
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