Meetings

On an official visit to the Central African Republic, the Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), His Excellency Mr. Moussa S. Batraki, met with the highest authorities of the country. During his audience with the Head of State, Professor Faustin-Archange Touadéra, who is also the current President of CEMAC, the Secretary-General first congratulated him for his ongoing pursuit of peace and stability in the Central African Republic, the only path to establishing any development initiative. He pledged his full availability to serve under the wise guidance of the Heads of State of the OACPS and announced the upcoming Summit of Heads of State and Government of the OACPS to be held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, while calling for the full participation of Central Africa in this high-level meeting.

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), His Excellency Moussa Batraki, has learned with deep sadness of the passing of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. On behalf of the OACPS and its Secretariat, Secretary-General Batraki extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Government, and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during this difficult time. The OACPS stands in solidarity with Nigeria as it mourns the loss of a distinguished leader and statesman.

Brussels, 1 July 2025– Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) H.E Mr Moussa S. Batraki extends his warm congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat on his appointment as the Special Envoy for the Global Pact for People, Planet and Prosperity. H.E. Mr. Mahamat brings to this important role a wealth of experience as a seasoned statesman and diplomat, having served most recently as Chairperson of the African Union Commission. His leadership and tireless advocacy for multilateral cooperation, peace, and sustainable development make him exceptionally well placed to spearhead this global initiative. The OACPS applauds this timely appointment that reaffirms the Global South’s voice in shaping an inclusive and resilient global development architecture. The vision of a Global Pact that advances prosperity while safeguarding our planet aligns fully with the OACPS’s priorities under the Revised Georgetown Agreement, the Samoa Agreement and its strategic framework, the new PACTE Initiative.

Brussels, 1 July 2025. The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union (EU) have issued a Joint Statement reaffirming their shared commitment to multilateralism and sustainable development ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). In the statement, the 104 signatories of the Samoa Agreement, comprising 77 OACPS Member States and the 27 EU Member States, underscore the urgent need for a renewed global financing framework to close the financial gap and to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement.

It is with deep sorrow that I have learned of the passing of Her Excellency Ambassador Aziza Baroud, Ambassador of the Republic of Chad to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and formerly Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, the European Union, and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). Ambassador Baroud served with distinction and unwavering dedication throughout her illustrious diplomatic career. Her tenure as Chair of the OACPS Committee of Ambassadors was marked by wisdom, dignity, and a deep commitment to the values of unity, solidarity, and multilateral cooperation. Her leadership was instrumental in steering the Organisation through complex challenges and advancing the shared interests of our Member States.

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki, expresses profound sorrow at the passing of former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu on 5 June 2025. On behalf of the Organisation, he extends heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of Zambia. Secretary-General Batraki extends his deepest sympathies to President Lungu’s family, who bear the greatest weight of this loss. May they find comfort in the enduring respect and gratitude held for his service, and may his memory continue to inspire future generations. The Organisation shares in their grief and honors his legacy with profound respect and affection.

Dear friends and colleagues,Today, we are celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) - fifty years of solidarity, shared purpose, and collective resilience across three continents.When the Georgetown Agreement was signed in 1975, it brought together countries from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific - nations that, despite their distinct histories and geographies, shared a deep faith in cooperation, equity and the strength of unity.

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) H.E Mr Moussa S Batraki, extends his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Muslim communities within our Member States and around the world as they celebrate Eid al-Adha The Secretary-General recalls that Eid al-Adha, a Festival of Sacrifice, is a time of prayer, reflection, generosity, and unity. It calls on Muslims to uphold the values of compassion, selflessness, and faith that lie at the heart of this sacred observance. As families and communities gather in celebration, we are reminded of the enduring power of solidarity and the importance of caring for those in need.

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), H.E. Moussa Batraki, congratulates the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia on their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term. He describes their election as a testament to both countries’ commitment to peace, multilateralism, and international cooperation. Secretary-General Batraki notes that their presence on the Council comes at a critical time for global governance, when principled leadership and inclusive representation are essential. As key members of the OACPS, the DRC and Liberia are well placed to advance the interests of the wider ACP community and to contribute to international peace and security. He expresses full confidence in their new mandate and reaffirms the OACPS’s strong support throughout their mandates, underscoring the Organisation’s enduring commitment to dialogue, solidarity, and shared responsibility.

Brussels, 25 May 2025 — The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) concluded the 119th Session of its Council of Ministers, held from 23 to 25 May 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The session marked the Organisation'shistoric 50th anniversary, celebrated under the theme: "A Transformed and Renewed OACPS in a Changing World." Chaired by Senator Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Eswatini and President of the OACPS Council of Ministers, the session was the first regular Council meeting under the leadership of Secretary-General H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki, who assumed office in March 2025.

Brussels, 20 May 2025 – The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) will officially launch its 50th anniversary celebrations during the 119th Session of its Council of Ministers on Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 14:30, at the Maison des Associations Internationales, Rue Washington 40, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.Established on 6 June 1975 in Georgetown, Guyana, the OACPS has expanded from 46 to 79 Member States across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. It is founded on the principles of unity in diversity, solidarity, and enhanced economic and trade cooperation among developing countries.

Brussels, 20 May 2025: The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) will convene its 119th Session of the Council of Ministers from 23 to 25 May 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The ministerial meeting will be held at the Maison des Associations Internationales under the chairmanship of The Honourable Senator Pholile Dlamini Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) expresses its deep concern at the recent disruptions in the multilateral trading system caused by unpredictability and uncertainty around the imposition of tariffs and the fear of an escalation of a tariff war. These measures are likely to have serious economic consequences for OACPS Members, which are composed of Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, small vulnerable economies and Landlocked Developing Countries.

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), H.E. Mr. Moussa Batraki, has expressed deep concern and condemnation about the recent drone attack on Port Sudan, which resulted in damage to critical civilian infrastructure facilities, further jeopardizing the safety of innocent people, and of the humanitarian staff and operations. The Secretary-General underscores the crucial role Port Sudan has fulfilled as a logistical and humanitarian hub particularly during the current crisis and calls on all parties involved in the conflict to adhere to international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) H.E Mr Moussa S Batraki expresses profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness the Pope, and, on behalf of the Secretariat and the entire OACPS membership, extends deepest condolences to the Holy See, the global Catholic community, and all people of goodwill.

His Excellency Moussa Saleh Batraki on behalf The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) joins His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, the Government and the people of Rwanda in solemn commemoration of Kwibuka 31, marking the thirty-first anniversary of the 1994 genocide perpetrated against the Tutsis in Rwanda.

Today, we celebrate a defining milestone in our shared history—the fifth anniversary of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). On April 5, 2020, the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States evolved into the OACPS, uniting 79 member states across three continents under a strengthened and dynamic international organisation. This evolution, enshrined in the Revised Georgetown Agreement ratified in 2019 at the Nairobi Summit, built upon the vision sparked in 1975 when Foreign Ministers gathered in Georgetown, Guyana, to lay the foundation for a collective response to the pressing challenges facing Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.