The Secretariat of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States

Accra gets ready for ACP Summit

ACP Press Statement
September 12, 2008

Leaders from 79 states in the African, Caribbean and the Pacific Group and some invited reputable world leaders will gather in Accra, Ghana, from September 30 to October 3rd 2008 for the sixth Summit of ACP Heads of State and Government.

Preparation for the Summit, which will discuss and adopt decisions on important critical issues facing the ACP Group, is well underway in Accra.

Ghana’s Ambassador to the European Union, Her Excellency Ambassador Nana Bema Kumi, says the President, Government and people of her country are looking forward to embracing ACP leaders and other distinguished invited leaders for the Summit.

She adds that there is excitement in Accra as it gets ready to host the Summit.

ACP Secretary General Sir John Kaputin said the Secretariat has been working closely with the Ghanaian Government and he is looking forward for a successful Summit.

The ACP Summit is one of the largest gatherings of world leaders, besides the United Nations General Assembly.
The ACP Summit brings together leaders from three different continents, and is held every two years. It is the supreme organ of the Group and defines the Group´s general policy orientation.
Since 1997, Heads of State and Government of ACP member states have been meeting regularly to lay down the broad guidelines for the general policy of the ACP Group and to give the ACP Council of Ministers instructions relating for its implementation.
The Summit is presided over by the Head of State or Government of the host-country and organized by a Bureau comprising the President-in-Office, the outgoing President and the incoming President (if already designated).

Further details contact: iroga@acp.int or for more on the Summit details visit: www.acp.int or www.acpsummit-accra.org