ECOWAS and Cabo Verde Strengthen Regional Cooperation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Cabo Verde are intensifying their cooperation in areas such as health, energy, social inclusion, and regional integration. This initiative is led by the newly appointed ECOWAS Resident Representative to Cabo Verde, Ambassador João Butiam Co, who prioritized these discussions during meetings with senior government officials.

Key engagements included a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Communities and National Defence, Ambassador Manuel Amante da Rosa, where both parties reaffirmed the significance of ongoing institutional dialogue. Ambassador Butiam Co also met with Minister of Health, Dr Lúcio Miranda Fernandes, to explore healthcare collaboration, and with Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Energy, Carlos Varela, to discuss renewable energy and sustainability.

Additionally, he consulted with Minister of Family, Social Inclusion and Labour, Adelsia Almeida, on social development issues. These meetings aim to enhance Cabo Verde's involvement in the ECOWAS integration agenda and contribute to a more integrated West Africa.