Eat and Secam: Africa is not a battlefield for interests

Vatican News

Between the European Union and the African Union, there is a need for a “renewable, fair and focused association” to respond to the danger that “modern changes in the relations between the European Union and UA” can “break the strengthening of solidarity and sustainable human development in favor of some economic and geophysical interests well.” It was asked from Eatce, the Paradise of the European Episcopal Conference, and the SECAM, the Episcopal Conferences Symposium in Africa and Madagascar, which, in a joint statement entitled “Because we know that things can change”, they express their concern. “Interests.

Instructions

Therefore, African and European bishops refer to political leaders in both continents four basic points on which they can perform procedures and behaviors. Starting with a request to “redirect policies to protect ecosystems and African societies from exploitative practices”, Eat and SECAM urges to enhance “agricultural biology”, protect “seed systems run by farmers” and prohibit the use of “severe pesticides that have been exported to Africa”. Then he requests “an end to the Earth’s meals” and “the protection of collective property systems that respect the sacred character of the Earth.” Finally, the signal “Supporting the vision of the link is based on the dignity of all people, mutual respect and the integrated environment.”

A fair association

Therefore, the warning is to avoid “initiatives that are at risk of repeating the extractive models of the past, and the distinction of European and strategic goals above the real needs and aspirations of the African peoples.” “Africa and Europe – is the conclusion – engines that stimulate multilateral cooperation can become by strengthening their long ties, which are characterized by our common roots and our geographical proximity (…), towards a fair and responsible association that gives priority to people.”