New EU chief pledges to back Africa on Ethiopia trip

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen assured Africa of the EU’s strong support after arriving in Ethiopia on Saturday, in her first trip outside Europe since assuming her post.

“I hope my presence at the African Union can send a strong political message because the African continent and the African Union matter to the European Union and to the European Commission,” she said after the meeting.Von der Leyen, who has prioritized the fight against climate change in her brief time as commission president, said the EU and AU could collaborate on the issue.She and Faki also discussed migration and security issues.

“I think that Ethiopia has given hope to the whole continent,” she said, adding that “I want you to know that we are at your side”.“We’re still demanding more financial support because we are ambitious. As Madam President mentioned, when you are a young prime minister you are also more ambitious and you want to deliver more,” said Abiy, who will receive his Nobel in Oslo on Tuesday.

The EU is Africa’s largest trading partner and the biggest source of foreign investment and development aid.

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