The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP) led the delegation of Ghana to the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) which was held under the theme: “A Transformed and Renewed OACPS in a Changing World” in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea from 27th to 29th March, 2026.
Addressing the Summit, Honourable Quayson noted that a changing global landscape demands a renewed OACPS—one that is stronger, responsive and better positioned to advance the collective interests of its Member States.
He stated that South-South cooperation could be strengthened by enhancing connectivity among OACPS countries through joint investments in maritime and air transport to facilitate trade; institutionalising annual meetings of Ministers of Trade and Finance to drive coordinated trade and investment decisions and accelerate implementation; promoting collaboration among leading entrepreneurs within Member States to unlock investment opportunities, drawing lessons from successful industrial models that have transformed value chains; encouraging labour mobility across OACPS countries to address skills gaps and improve productivity within the bloc; advancing joint investments among Member States to create value, deepen economic integration and ensure shared benefits from natural resources; exploring the establishment of an alliance of developing countries focused on raw materials to strengthen collective bargaining power and advocate for value addition in global supply chains.
He stressed that closer collaboration among Member States would lead to a more integrated, resilient and economically empowered OACPS in an increasingly dynamic global environment.
