ECOWAS Ministers Convene in Abuja to Strengthen Regional Trade and Investment Policies
Key Regional Economic Policies Under Review
Trade, Industry, and Investment Ministers from ECOWAS member states assembled in Abuja this week to evaluate critical regional trade and investment policies. The meeting marks a significant step in the West African bloc’s efforts to enhance economic integration amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Policy Alignment and Strategic Discussions
The high-level gathering examined strategic policy instruments and expert committee reports on trade, industry, and the ECOWAS Common Investment Market (ECIM). Discussions focused on aligning regional frameworks with international trade developments while promoting intra-African commerce and cross-border investments.
Commemorating ECOWAS Milestones
Representing ECOWAS Commission President H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs. Massandjé Toure-Litse, emphasized the meeting’s significance as ECOWAS prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. She highlighted the regional body’s accomplishments in economic cooperation and acknowledged the contributions of pioneers and institutions that have shaped ECOWAS’s development over five decades.
Future Strategies for Regional Growth
The conference also explored forward-looking approaches to improve ECOWAS’s investment climate, boost industrial development, and expand the region’s participation in global trade networks.
Source: Toscad News