September 9 marks an important milestone in the history of the African continent. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine sends its warmest greetings to the African Union as it continues to unite nations for peace, development, and prosperity.

Ukraine greatly values its relations with the African Union and remains fully open to expanding dialogue at all levels. We firmly believe that addressing today’s global challenges requires joint and decisive action.

Ukraine has been and remains a guarantor of global food security, including for millions of people in Africa. We call on the AU to join peace efforts to ensure secure, uninterrupted Black Sea food supply routes.

Furthermore, we stand ready for practical engagement, sharing our experience in humanitarian demining, civil protection, crisis management, and the documentation of war crimes.

Together, we can build a safer and more resilient world!