The Executive Council of the African Organization of Sahel-Saharan Countries approved, at the conclusion of its 22nd ordinary session held yesterday Saturday in the Libyan capital Tripoli, a package of orientations aimed at enhancing security and political coordination among member states. These orientations aim to combat terrorism, organized crime, and irregular migration, alongside supporting economic integration and development in the region.
Chadian Foreign Minister Ahmed Koukri, Chairman of the Executive Council, and Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Taher Al-Ba’our signed the final document of the session, which included the results of deliberations and consensus among foreign ministers and heads of delegations of member states. The Libyan News Agency (WANA) stated that the document stipulated the appointment of an interim executive secretary for a period of four months, who will carry out his duties from the capital Tripoli during the transitional phase.
Mechanisms of Work and Appointments
The document indicated that the selection of the Executive Secretary and the Deputy Executive Secretary will be decided at the upcoming summit scheduled to be held in the Chadian capital N’Djamena in 2027, while Libya will host the next summit in 2028. The document also emphasized the development of the organization's working mechanisms, the activation of its institutions and programs, and the enhancement of political consultation and coordination of member states' positions regarding regional and continental issues.
Reinstatement of the Official Headquarters
In the same context, Al-Ba’our announced that a consensus had been reached among member states regarding the return of the organization's executive secretariat to its official headquarters in Tripoli, with the agreement to be presented to the upcoming summit of heads of state and government. This consensus aims to support security and stability in the Sahel and Sahara region by strengthening cooperation among member states.
Background of the Organization
The African Organization of Sahel-Saharan Countries was established in the Libyan capital Tripoli on February 4, 1998, and comprises 25 African member states. The organization forms an African framework for cooperation and integration among the region's countries in political, economic, security, and developmental fields, thereby enhancing its role in addressing common challenges facing the region.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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