Ambassador Daniel Owassa Deposits Instrument of Acceptance, Signifying Completion of Membership Process
Addis Ababa, 10 April 2024 – The Republic of the Congo has reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation and development by depositing the Instrument of Acceptance to the Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC). H.E. Daniel Owassa, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, formally presented the Instrument of Acceptance to Secretary-General H.E. Manssour Bin Mussallam at a ceremony held yesterday at the OSC Headquarters in Addis Ababa.
As a founding member of the OSC, the Republic of the Congo’s depositing of the Instrument of Acceptance signifies the completion of the full membership process, further strengthening the organisation’s representation and influence in the Global South.
H.E. Bin Mussallam hailed the occasion as the beginning of a new chapter for the Republic of the Congo within the OSC. He emphasized the importance of collective action and solidarity among member states in shaping a development agenda grounded in multilateralism and self-determination.
“This is a historic day for the Organisation as a Secretariat and a collective of sovereign states of the South, and a historic day for the Republic of the Congo,” stated H.E. Bin Mussallam. He praised the Republic of the Congo for its visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the OSC’s principles since its founding.
Ambassador Daniel Owassa expressed his satisfaction at completing the membership process, affirming his country’s readiness to fully engage and contribute to the OSC’s objectives. The depositing of the Instrument of Acceptance paves the way for the Republic of the Congo to assume its rightful place among the OSC’s full member states, enabling it to actively participate in shaping the organisation’s future trajectory.
With the Republic of the Congo’s formal acceptance into the OSC, the organisation welcomes a valued partner dedicated to promoting cooperation, solidarity, and sustainable development across the Global South. As the OSC continues to advance its mission, the Republic of the Congo’s membership will undoubtedly enrich the collective efforts aimed at addressing the region’s socio-economic challenges and fostering inclusive growth for all member states.
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