3rd European Union–African Union Summit explained

3rd European Union–African Union Summit
Country:	Libya
Date:	29–30 November 2010
Cities:	Tripoli
Follows:	2nd European Union - African Union Summit
Precedes:	4th 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]

See also

• Foreign relations of the European Union

Notes and References

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