AU Peace and Security Council convenes a meeting on the unified role of the African Group (A3) in the UN Security Council

5 Mar 2021

AU Peace and Security Council convenes a meeting on the unified role of the African Group (A3) in the UN Security Council

The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held its 983rd meeting on the unified role of the African Group (A3) in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on 4 March.

At the opening session, the participants commended the A3 for the continued cohesion in representing Africa’s interests. The participants expressed appreciation for the monthly coordination meetings between the incoming Chairs of the two Councils, which are facilitated by the AUPSC Secretariat and UNOAU, as well as the monthly briefings to the A3 provided by the UN Secretariat and the AU Permanent Observer Mission in New York. A communique was issued after the meeting.