African Union summit focuses on water resource management and regional security.

The 39th African Union Summit opened on the 14th local time at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, focusing on topics such as water resource management and regional security and stability. Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki, said at the opening ceremony that water resources and sanitation facilities are crucial, as they affect people's lives and economic development. He mentioned that the current turmoil in the international order has had a significant impact on the African continent, and multilateralism is facing a severe test. "We are witnessing the rise of unilateralism and protectionism, Africa must enhance its own strength by accelerating political and economic integration."