Rome (Fides Service) - Put an end to wars in Africa, resolve the problem of international debts, fight AIDS, help refugees, promote good government: these are some of the commitments requested of Europe by Pax Christi, Caritas Europe and Cooperation International for Development and Solidarity, in view of a Europe-Africa summit scheduled for 4-5 April in Lisbon, capital of Portugal. In a statement entitled "From Cairo to Lisbon: UE and Africa together for a new partnership", the three Catholic organisations illustrate a series of problems to be addressed to alleviate the suffering of the African peoples. First of all action must be taken to find solutions to the many conflicts, also with laws adopted by European and African countries to guarantee greater financial transparency in countries that trade with Africa. This will ensure that local resources are no longer used to fund wars, but are instead employed for the common good. Europe will be asked to commit itself to providing sufficient assistance to Africa's millions of refugees and displaced persons. To boost Africa's authentic development the Organisations call on European and African government members to commit themselves fully to promoting good governance and above all to adopt fair trade regulations. This is necessary following the introduction of the Euro which created an economic giant that threatens to squash African economies completely. Europe is asked to assign 0.7% of its domestic income to aid for Africa. LM (Fides Service 24/1/2003)