Angola’s President, João Lourenço, has set off from the capital city of Luanda to attend the summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in Equatorial Guinea. This high-level meeting, scheduled to take place in the city of Djibloho, holds great significance as a platform for regional cooperation and self-sustaining development.

The departure of President Lourenço from Luanda on Friday was marked by a ceremonial farewell at the 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, where he was bid adieu by Vice-President Esperança da Costa and other government officials. The summit, situated in Djibloho, serves as a nexus for discussions on economic stability and the enhancement of living standards within the ECCAS member states.

Established in 1981 in Libreville, Gabon, ECCAS has been operational since 1985, with a core focus on fostering cooperation and sustainable development across the Central African region. Emphasizing economic stability and the amelioration of livelihoods, ECCAS comprises Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

As President Lourenço embarks on this pivotal journey, it reflects Angola’s commitment to regional collaboration and the pursuit of economic advancement within the Central African community. This engagement underscores the collective drive toward prosperity and progress, resonating across the ECCAS member states.

The summit in Equatorial Guinea symbolizes a unified effort to address multifaceted regional challenges and foster sustainable development, transcending borders to create a shared vision for a thriving Central African region. As President Lourenço joins his counterparts at this convening, the discourse and decisions made bear the promise of shaping a brighter future for the ECCAS member states, laying the groundwork for enhanced cooperation and collective prosperity.