25/03/2021 (Agence Europe) – The Portuguese Presidency of the EU Council, in cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB), launched a month-long dialogue on 24 March with African partners on green energy transition and investment in preparation for the Africa/EU High Level Green Investment Forum on 23 April (see EUROPE 12659/7). More than 25 ‘Green Talks’ will be held, in virtual or physical format, to share experiences of sustainable investments in clean energy, climate action and digital projects. The objective is to identify innovative approaches and opportunities inn order to mobilise public and private capital for the green transition in Africa. “Identifying the best solutions to shared challenges will lead to a stronger recovery and a greener future for Africa and Europe”, according to Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva, as quoted in a statement. (AN)