On behalf of the European Union, Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski signed a €163.9 million investment agreement with 16 African countries during the EU-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministerial Meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, on March 15, 2025.
Representing the EU under Poland’s rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, Sikorski reaffirmed the bloc’s long-term commitment to Africa, stating: “In these challenging times, the European Union remains a reliable partner. Africa remains at the heart of the EU’s focus.”
Global security challenges and the war in Ukraine
Discussions also addressed regional and global security concerns, including the impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine and instability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sikorski emphasized Ukraine’s determination to achieve peace, stating: “The country under attack is the one that desires lasting peace the most. Despite the assaults, Ukrainian grain will continue to reach the Global South.”
Strengthening Poland-Africa relations
During the visit, Sikorski held bilateral talks with officials from Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, discussing Poland’s position on Russia’s aggression and economic cooperation with Africa.
According to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Poland views this dialogue as essential for fostering stability in Central and Eastern Europe while expanding trade and investment ties with Africa’s fast-growing markets.
Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski (C) reacts during a European Foreign Affairs Council at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, 17 March 2025. Photo: OLIVIER HOSLET/PAP/EPA
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