Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Johannesburg for Luanda to represent President Bola Tinubu at the AU-EU Summit scheduled for November 24 to 25, 2025. This follows the conclusion of his engagements at the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders in South Africa.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications Stanley Nkwocha said in a statement that the Vice President will join other Heads of State and Government from the African Union and the European Union for the 7th meeting of the two bodies in Luanda. “The AU and EU meeting will bring together young leaders, innovators and Civil Society Organisations to brainstorm on some of the shared challenges of the two unions,” Nkwocha stated.

The summit will provide recommendations on addressing issues related to climate change, inclusivity in development, infrastructure, the digital economy, the creative industry, manufacturing, and agribusiness. Nkwocha added that the Vice President’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and addressing global challenges through dialogue.

Nkwocha confirmed that the Vice President will return to Nigeria at the end of the AU-EU summit, highlighting the importance of the event in fostering partnerships between Africa and Europe. The engagement aims to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for sustainable development across both continents.