Benin and the European Union (EU) intend to strengthen their cooperation in several priority sectors, through a dialogue on implementing existing agreements and new partnership prospects, according to talks held on Wednesday in Cotonou.
The meeting brought together members of the Beninese government and representatives of the European Union. Opening the proceedings, Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet stressed the importance of dialogue between the two sides to deepen their relations and ensure that the benefits of their cooperation reach the population.
The discussions covered current cooperation agreements and ways to step up joint action in sectors deemed priorities. Both sides want to consolidate their commitments and improve the tangible impact of their partnership on Benin’s development.
No further details were given in the original text on the sectors concerned, the funding envisaged or any new agreements that may have been concluded at the end of the meeting.
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