Côte d’Ivoire participated from March 27 to 29, 2026, in Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) at the 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OEACP), under the theme: “A Transformed and Renewed OEACP in a Changing World.”

The President of the Republic, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, was represented at this important international meeting by the President of the National Assembly, H.E. Patrick Achi, accompanied by the Minister Delegate in charge of African Integration and Ivorians Abroad, Mr. Adama Dosso, as well as a significant delegation of diplomats, parliamentarians, and the Ambassador accredited to the OEACP.

Ahead of the official opening, Minister Adama Dosso attended on Friday, March 27, the extraordinary session of the OEACP Council of Ministers, dedicated to reviewing and validating the Summit’s preparatory documents, including the agenda, annotations, and the Malabo Draft Declaration. This ministerial meeting aims to convert the technical work of Ambassadors into political decisions to effectively guide the deliberations of Heads of Delegation.

The Summit discussions focused on essential issues related to the strategic repositioning of the OEACP in global governance, the implementation of the Samoa Agreement, and resource mobilization for sustainable development.

Other major themes included:

• Economic cooperation and regional integration,

• Digital transition,

• Climate challenges,

• Strengthening international partnerships.

Minister Adama Dosso’s participation in these high-level meetings reflects Côte d’Ivoire’s ongoing commitment to actively contribute to multilateral dynamics and defend the interests of developing countries. It also aligns with the Ivorian Government’s vision to strengthen African integration, promote South-South cooperation, and ensure better representation of member states’ concerns in international forums.

The Summit will continue until March 29, 2026, including the inaugural ceremony, closed-door deliberations, and the adoption of the Malabo Declaration, which will set the future directions of the OEACP.