Informal Videoconference of Development Ministers: These topics will be discussed tomorrow

Source: German presidency of the EU (German presidency) i, published on Monday, September 28 2020.

EU development ministers will meet for an informal videoconference on 29 September, under the auspices of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Gerd Müller i, together with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell i, will host the virtual exchange.

One important topic will be the EU’s future relations with the neighbouring continent - Africa. The meeting will also serve to prepare for the Formal Meeting of EU Development Ministers in November. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will take place virtually.

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A livestream of the event can be found here.

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