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The leaders of the EU and the African Union (AU) as well as of their respective member states will meet for the sixth European Union - African Union summit. The summit will present an opportunity to lay the foundations for a renewed and deeper AU-EU partnership with the highest political involvement and based on trust and a clear understanding of mutual interests.