The Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Belgium, Geela Ali, represented the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, at the 120th session of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, held in Brussels from 12 to 14 December 2025.
The meeting brought together ministers and senior representatives from member states to review the work of the organisation and discuss cooperation priorities among African, Caribbean and Pacific countries.
During the session, Ambassador Geela acknowledged the progress achieved under the leadership of OACPS Secretary General Moussa Salef-Batraki, particularly in relation to restructuring the organisation’s secretariat, advancing trade-related initiatives, and promoting sustainable development across member states.
She also reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to strengthening its engagement with the organisation and supporting efforts aimed at ensuring inclusive and sustainable development for all member states.
The Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States was established in 1975 under the Georgetown Agreement and serves as a platform for cooperation among its members and with partners, including the European Union. The Maldives became a full member of the OACPS on 9 December 2022 and has since been working alongside other members to address shared global challenges.
