The 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OEACP) was held from March 27 to 29, 2026, in Malabo. The meeting brought together leaders of member states to discuss the strategic repositioning of the Organization, the implementation of the Samoa Agreement, and the strengthening of economic cooperation and sustainable development.
His Excellency Mr. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic, was represented by Mr. Patrick Achi, President of the National Assembly, accompanied by Mr. Adama Dosso, Minister Delegate in charge of African Integration and Ivorians Abroad. The Ivorian delegation actively participated in all sessions and held high-level discussions.
On Saturday, March 28, the day began with a meeting with Mr. Thomas Tayebwa, Co-Chair of the OEACP–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, prior to the Summit’s inaugural ceremony. The closed-door discussions focused on the theme “A Transformed and Renewed OEACP in a Changing World”, while a roundtable on sustainable financing, organized by His Majesty King Mswati III, highlighted the need to strengthen the Organization’s financial autonomy.
In Malabo, the Heads of State and Government reaffirmed their commitment to profoundly transform the OEACP to better address global challenges. They emphasized the importance of strengthening unity, solidarity, and international influence, while modernizing institutions and improving financial governance through greater transparency, discipline, and resource diversification. Leaders also outlined strategic priorities, including combating climate change, digital transformation, trade development, and industrialization. They reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive development—particularly for youth and women—and stressed the need to strengthen international partnerships and reform the multilateral system to better represent developing countries and promote sustainable, shared prosperity.
On the sidelines of the Summit, the President of the National Assembly, on behalf of President Alassane Ouattara, held several high-level meetings. These included a session with His Majesty King Mswati III, who praised Côte d’Ivoire’s economic and social achievements and discussed hosting the Africa–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in Eswatini, originally planned for Abidjan. A meeting with OEACP Secretary-General Mr. Moussa Batraki addressed governance reforms, debt clearance, and opening new strategic partnerships. Lastly, discussions with Mr. Salomon Nguema Owono, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Equatorial Guinea, focused on strengthening bilateral relations, boosting trade through the Joint Cooperation Commission, and consolidating inter-parliamentary cooperation.
The Ivorian delegation also participated in the presidential dialogue within the OEACP Business Summit and the closing session, which led to the adoption of the Malabo Declaration.
Founded in 1975, the OEACP serves as an institutional framework for solidarity and cooperation among its member states, aiming to promote development and facilitate the progressive integration of its members into the global economy.