Gabon secures first vice-presidency of new Central African Conference of Economic and Social Councils

Gabon was awarded the first vice-presidency of this new organization, recognizing its delegation's contributions during the discussions. The Gabonese Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council CESEC delegation was led by its second vice-president, Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka. COCESAC aims to strengthen cooperation among the region's Economic and Social Councils, serving as a permanent platform for dialogue, consultation, and proposing solutions to key economic, social, environmental, and development challenges.

The organization also seeks to foster shared experiences, harmonize perspectives, and present common positions on regional development and integration. The president of the Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Council of Chad, Dr. Ing. Ahmat Mbodou Mahamat, was elected president of COCESAC, with Congo taking the second vice-presidency.

Cameroon will serve as treasurer general and the Central African Republic as rapporteur general. Clément De-Boutet M’Bamba was appointed permanent secretary. This position for Gabon's CESEC acknowledges its involvement in preparatory work and commitment to sub-regional institutional cooperation, enhancing its role in regional institutional diplomacy.