Africa-Press – Angola. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, said on Wednesday in Luanda that Angola has proudly hosted the headquarters of the Gulf of Guinea Commission (CGG) since its foundation, and reaffirms its commitment to the organization and its founding principles.
Teté António was speaking during his participation as Guest of Honour at the celebrations held on 3 July, the date that this year marks the 23rd Anniversary of the creation of the Gulf of Guinea Commission.
The Angolan head of diplomacy also expressed his recognition of this commission for the dedication and commitment demonstrated since its inauguration on 25 April 2023, in Accra, in the Republic of Ghana.
In his speech, in a note cited by MIREX, Téte António highlighted the important work underway to amend the Organization’s Treaty, with, among others, the objective of increasing the number of member states from nine to 19.
According to the head of the Foreign Affairs portfolio, this effort reflects the growing interest of these new states in joining this organization, demonstrating the relevance and attractiveness of the organization as a platform for regional cooperation and security.
The festive event took place at the Parque Heróis de Chaves and was held under the motto: Revitalization of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, in the presence of the Executive Secretary of the CGG, José Mba Abeso, all High Commissioners accredited in Angola from the Member States that make up this regional organization, among other individuals from the Angolan Executive and partners.
During the 23 years of existence of the CGG, Angola has been committed to keeping the organization active and vigorous, providing essential support to guarantee the functioning of the Commission.
In addition, the President of the Republic of Angola and Champion of Peace and Reconciliation in Africa, has worked tirelessly to promote peace, security and regional cooperation, values that are at the core of Angolan foreign policy.
The Gulf of Guinea Commission was born from the treaty signed in Libreville, Gabonese Republic, on July 3, 2001, by Angola, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe.
It has become a permanent institutional tool for cooperation between these states bordering the Gulf of Guinea, with a view to defending their common interests and promoting peace and socio-economic development based on dialogue and consultation, based on the bonds of friendship, solidarity and fraternity that unite them.
The Gulf of Guinea Commission, which Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo joined in 2008, remains open to the accession of other states on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, with a view to transforming the sub-region into a Zone of Peace and Security.
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