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EU - Eastern and Southern African States (ESA) Partnership: Celebrating a lasting Partnership and a new chapter in Trade

29.06.2026

This video has been produced by the Economic Development Board of the Republic of Mauritius in the context of the ceremony marking the conclusion of the negotiations to deepen the EU-ESA Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), this video celebrates the long-standing and reliable partnership between the EU and the four ESA States (Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles).

 

The EU and Eastern and Southern African States : Celebrating a reliable Economic Partnership

The video showcases the ESA4 countries' key industries, economic strengths, and shared commitment to sustainable growth, the video highlights a partnership built on cooperation, investment, trade, and mutual prosperity.

On 10 June 2026, the European Union and the four ESA States successfully concluded negotiations to transform their existing Economic Partnership Agreement into a modern and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). As the first agreement of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, the deepened EU-ESA EPA goes beyond trade in goods to include services, investment, digital trade, and sectoral cooperation. It is designed to strengthen economic ties, enhance supply chain resilience, promote industrial transformation and value addition, and support sustainable development across the participating ESA States.

This milestone marks a new chapter in the EU-ESA partnership and reflects a shared commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth, regional integration, and stronger trade and investment relations for the benefit of all partners.