Angola calls for OACPS unity

Luanda – Angolan minister of Foreign Affairs Téte António appealed Monday in Brussels, Belgium, for more unity among the members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), in view of the current international situation.

Speaking at the 115th Session of the OACPS Council of Ministers, the top diplomat said the organisation must remain united and should not stay outside the conflicts that directly or indirectly affects some member States.

Téte António also voiced concern about the issue related to contributions by State Members, but acknowledged that the covid-19 pandemic induced economic slow down in the world.

OACPS session started Monday, and going until Tuesday, in Brussels, is discussing, among other matters, the state of preparation for the Tenth Summit of Heads of State and Government set on 6 – 10 December, in Luanda.

The works which are being guided by Amery Browne, minister of Foreign Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, will also address the partnership with the European Union (EU).

It will also analyse the state of implementation of the revised Georgetown agreement and the 2023 financial year for the functioning of the organisation’s Secretariat.

The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States is an international organisation, resulting from the evolution of the ACP Group, which brings together 79 Member States from three continents.

Source: Angola Press News Agency