The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Committee of Ambassadors met recently to discuss key priorities, including preparations for COP30 and the upcoming 11th OACPS Summit of Heads of State and Government.
The meeting also reviewed the outcomes of the technical workshop on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate action.
The Committee also reviewed key administrative and institutional matters to strengthen the organisation’s mandate and effectiveness.
In his address, OACPS Secretary-General Moussa Batraki urged Member States to maintain unity and resolve in advancing the shared vision of the organisation.
“No nation, no region, and no organisation can meet today’s challenges alone,” he said, calling for renewed global solidarity, stronger cooperation, and a revitalised multilateral system “fit for purpose in the 21st century.”
“The challenges ahead demand determination over hesitation, cooperation over fragmentation, and a renewed sense of purpose to translate this shared vision into concrete action,” Secretary-General Batraki told the Ambassadors.
Chair of the OACPS Committee of Ambassadors and Solomon Islands Permanent representative to the EU, Moses Kuoni Mose, said the organisation stands “at a crucial juncture where global challenges intersect with our collective aspirations.”
He called on Ambassadors to demonstrate “the highest level of dedication, unity, and foresight” in executing the OACPS mandate.
Ambassador Mose outlined five priority areas for his six-month presidency: supporting the OACPS reform process, implementing the Samoa Agreement, convening the 120th OACPS Council of Ministers in December 2025, ensuring financial sustainability, and advancing preparations for the 11th OACPS Summit to be held in March 2026 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
