3rd European Union–African Union Summit

3rd European Union–African Union Summit
Host country Libya
Date29–30 November 2010
CitiesTripoli
Follows2nd European Union - African Union Summit
Precedes4th European Union - African Union Summit

The 3rd European Union–African Union Summit took place in Tripoli, Libya on 29 and 30 November 2010.[1][2][3]

Background

The event was held under the theme of "Investment, Economic Growth and job creation".[1] Eurobarometer ahead of the summit showed that majority of European citizens agreed with the proposed focus of ties on economic development and regional integration.[4] Participants of the summit adopted the Second Action Plan for the period between 2011 and 2013 which emphasized higher education.[5] German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Guido Westerwelle highlighted the importance of peaceful conduct of the upcoming 2011 South Sudanese independence referendum and expressed his country's willingness to support both the north and the south if the vote leads to an independent southern state.[6] He also rejected Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's request for additional five billion euros in aid to stem the migration.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "3rd Africa EU-Summit 29/30 November, Tripoli". European Commission. 23 November 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Africa - EU". African Union. n.d. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. ^ Rein, Conrad (2017). "The Prospects for the Future of European Union–African Union Relations in Uncertain Times". European Review. 25 (4): 550–559. doi:10.1017/S1062798717000217. S2CID 149018342.
  4. ^ Ivy Mungcal (25 November 2010). "At 2010 EU-Africa Summit, a Push for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth". Devex. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. ^ "AFRICA-EU PARTNERSHIP ON MIGRATION, MOBILITY AND EMPLOYMENT (MME)". International Organization for Migration. n.d. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  6. ^ a b Ute Schaeffer (1 December 2010). "Action plan". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 14 May 2023.

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