OACPS and the European Union Reaffirm Commitment to Multilateralism on United Nations Day

The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union (EU) issued a Joint Statement on the occasion of United Nations Day, reaffirming their shared commitment to multilateralism and the rules-based international order with the UN at its core. The OACPS and EU pledged to work together to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, implement the Paris Agreement, and promote peace, democracy, human rights, and good governance. They underscored the importance of reforming the international financial architecture, implementing global programmes for SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs, and strengthening cooperation to achieve sustainable and inclusive development. The statement reflects the enduring OACPS–EU partnership and their resolve to uphold the principles of the UN Charter through coordinated action within the UN and other multilateral fora.

LINK TO THE PRESS RELEASE : https://consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/10/24/joint-statement-of-the-organisation-of-african-caribbean-and-pacific-states-and-the-european-union-and-its-member-states-on-the-occasion-of-the-united-nations-day/