Equatorial Guinea Celebrates Tenth Anniversary as CPLP Member

Equatorial Guinea – In a significant milestone for Equatorial Guinea, the country has marked its tenth anniversary as a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP). The occasion was highlighted by a recent statement from President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to the CPLP’s core values and objectives.

In his statement, President Obiang expressed a strong dedication to the CPLP’s mission of fostering peace, democracy, and human rights across its member states. “I reiterate my firm commitment of the Government of Equatorial Guinea (GE) to the commitments and objectives of the CPLP,” said President Obiang. “We will continue to work tirelessly to promote peace, democracy, and human rights in our States. Long live the tenth anniversary of our country as a member of the CPLP!”

Reitero mi firme adhesión de G.E. a los compromisos y objetivos de la CPLP, continuaremos trabajando incansablemente para promover la paz, la democracia y los derechos humanos en nuestros Estados. ¡Viva el décimo anniversario de nuestro país como miembro de la CPLP! Arriba la RGE pic.twitter.com/6o4SQZSNE3

— Pte. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (@T_Obiang) July 31, 2024

The CPLP, founded in 1996, is an international organization that aims to promote cultural and political cooperation among Portuguese-speaking countries. Equatorial Guinea joined the organization in 2014, enhancing its global diplomatic and cultural engagement.

The anniversary celebrations underscore Equatorial Guinea’s active participation in regional and international forums, reflecting its ongoing efforts to align with the CPLP’s values. The government has expressed optimism about future collaborations within the organization and its continued role in advancing shared goals.

As Equatorial Guinea celebrates this milestone, the nation’s commitment to the CPLP’s ideals remains a key element in its foreign policy strategy, signaling a robust engagement with its Portuguese-speaking peers.

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