The idea is to reinforce our political identity while ensuring our member states are aligned in addressing emerging global challenges,” he said. A key issue discussed during the meeting was the proposed relocation of the OACPS headquarters from Brussels to one of its member states. The headquarters should now also be located within one of our member states.” The first is promoting trade among member states by leveraging their comparative advantages and encouraging investment and knowledge exchange. “We hope to conclude the project before the end of this year so that many of our member states can benefit,” he said.