๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, H.E. Sering Modou Njie, delivered an intervention at the 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) in Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
Speaking under the theme โA Transformed and Renewed OACPS in a Changing World,โ the Minister expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Equatorial Guinea for hosting the Summit.
In his intervention, H.E. Njie reaffirmed The Gambiaโs commitment to the OACPS and underscored the importance of strengthening unity, enhancing intra-ACP trade, and deepening regional and inter-regional cooperation as key drivers of sustainable development.
He emphasized the need for closer alignment between the OACPS and regional organisations, including the African Union, ECOWAS, SADC, EAC, ECCAS, CARICOM, and the Pacific Islands Forum, to ensure greater coherence and effective implementation of shared priorities.
The Minister further called for a shift from commitments to concrete action, anchored on multilateralism, good governance, inclusive growth, and resilience. He highlighted the need for the organisation to harness opportunities in digital transformation, technology transfer, and innovation to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Addressing institutional sustainability, H.E. Njie stressed that the effectiveness of the OACPS depends on the commitment of member states to meet their assessed contributions, alongside the need for timely and responsive reforms.
Concluding, he noted that with strengthened commitment and decisive action, the OACPS can reinforce its role as a credible platform for cooperation and a stronger voice for its member states in global affairs.
