WorldENA EnglishEthiopia Assumes OACPS Presidency, Sets Agenda for Stronger South-South Cooperation
Addis Ababa, July 17, 2026 (ENA) — Ethiopia has assumed the Presidency of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), according to the Ministry of Finance. The Presidency was assumed during the OACPS Council of Ministers Meeting that brought together ministers and senior government officials from the organization's 79 member states to discuss key policy, institutional, and strategic priorities from July 15-16. Following the official handover of the Presidency, Finance State Minister Semereta Sewasew said Ethiopia is committed to a results-oriented chairmanship focused on expanding economic opportunities, mobilizing sustainable financing, strengthening partnerships, and delivering tangible benefits to citizens across OACPS member countries. She reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to reinforcing the OACPS as a dynamic platform for economic cooperation, sustainable development, and coordinated engagement on global issues. During talks with the outgoing OACPS President Moussa Saleh Batraki, the two sides discussed Ethiopia's priorities for its chairmanship, measures to enhance the organization's effectiveness and visibility, and ways to deepen cooperation with international partners. They also pledged to work closely throughout Ethiopia's tenure to advance the organization's strategic objectives. Ethiopia's assumption of the OACPS Presidency marks a significant milestone in the country's international engagement and provides an opportunity to strengthen cooperation among developing countries while advancing a more inclusive and effective multilateral system.
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