Africa–Arab World : AfDB and Arab Coordination Group sign Joint Declaration in Abidjan to Scale Up Cooperation

In Abidjan, the African Development Bank Group and the Arab Coordination Group signed a Joint Declaration launching a new phase of Africa–Arab cooperation. The agreement sets a shared political vision, strategic pillars and follow-up mechanisms. Aligned with Africa’s priorities, including Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, it seeks to mobilize additional public and private resources and deliver measurable development impact, grounded in trust, transparency and knowledge sharing.