In view of the close link between peace and security, on the one hand, and the development of the African countries, on the other, the European Council reaffirms the EU's determination to continue supporting the development of the African continent in compliance with the principles of equality and African ownership.
Arvestades tihedat seost ühelt poolt rahu ja julgeoleku ning teiselt poolt Aafrika riikide arengu vahel, kinnitab Euroopa Ülemkogu taas ELi vankumatut otsust jätkata Aafrika mandri arengu toetamist kooskõlas võrdsuse ja Aafrika enda vastutuse põhimõtetega.