The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has arrived in Italy, for the First “Africa-Italy Ministerial Conference” expected to hold on 18 May 2016, at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in Rome.

The conference will allow the Heads of delegation from Africa and Italy to discuss common challenges such as the fight against violent extremism, managing migration flows, and sustainable development. Conclusions of their discussions will enable strengthened collaboration between Africa and Europe, as well as the AU Commission and the European Union to overcoming these challenges.

The AU Commission Chairperson, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, is participating in the Conference on the invitation of the President of the Republic of Italy, H.E. Sergio Mattarella, extended during his first official visit to the AU Commission on 15 March 2016.

The AU Commission Chairperson, will take the opportunity to sign, on 17 May 2016, in Milan, a Memorandum of Understanding between the AU Commission and E4Impact Foundation, aimed at enhancing agribusiness and agricultural entrepreneurship. The former Mayor of Milan, Mrs Letizia Moratti, Founder and Chairperson of E4Impact Foundation, will sign for her organization.