Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

This resolution encourages the African Union (AU) and its member countries to prioritize economic and political reforms that uphold human rights, combat corruption, create an enabling climate for private sector investment, and promote transparent and accountable governance. The resolution also calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to carry out initiatives that bolster trade, elevate diplomatic engagement, combat food insecurity, and promote peace in Africa. (AU is a multilateral organization consisting of 55 member states of the African continent.)

Bill 118 HRES 261, also known as the Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, is a piece of legislation that aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the African Union. The bill emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and development in fostering strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the two entities.

One of the key aspects of the bill is its support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA is a landmark agreement that aims to create a single market for goods and services in Africa, with the goal of boosting intra-African trade and economic growth. The bill expresses strong support for the AfCFTA and recognizes its potential to drive economic development and prosperity on the continent.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 261 underscores the importance of collaboration and cooperation between the United States and the African Union. By promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives, the bill aims to strengthen the relationship between the two entities and support the successful implementation of initiatives like the AfCFTA.