Ref: 2026/PR/59
The Republic of Maldives participated at the 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), held in Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea, from 27 to 29 March 2026. The Maldives delegation to the Summit was headed by Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Belgium, Geela Ali.
During the Summit, Member States discussed strengthening cooperation among OACPS Members in areas of economic, trade and sustainable development. Member States also emphasized the importance of strengthening the institutional framework of the OACPS and reaffirmed their commitment to actively to contribute to organization’s effectiveness.
Ambassador Geela also attended Special session of the OACPS Council of Ministers held during the Summit.
This Summit is of historical significance as it follows the 50th anniversary of the Organization, which was celebrated last year. Established in 1975 under the Georgetown Agreement, the OACPS serves as a platform for cooperation among its member states and with international partners, including the European Union.
The Maldives became a full member of the OACPS on 9 December 2022 and has since been working closely with fellow member states to address shared global challenges and advance common priorities.
Ambassador Geela was accompanied by Hassan Nawaaf, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Maldives in Belgium.
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