LEBANON SEEKS STRONGER COLLABORATION WITH ECOWAS

LEBANON SEEKS STRONGER COLLABORATION WITH ECOWAS

The Ambassador of Lebanon H.E. Dr. Wissam Kalakeche visited the ECOWAS Commission to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration and bilateral cooperation aimed at strengthening relations between Lebanon and ECOWAS Member States, he was received by H.E. General Birame Diop, the ECOWAS Commission President in Abuja -Nigeria, on the 20th October, 2026.

Discussions highlighted the importance of expanding Lebanon’s presence across the ECOWAS region and fostering stronger people-to-people ties. Both sides agreed to promote strategic collaboration between women’s associations in Lebanon and the Amazons of ECOWAS Institutions, with a focus on showcasing their respective cultures, heritage, cuisine, and tourism.

The meeting also agreed on the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for concrete, impactful, and sustainable joint initiatives that will deepen cooperation and strengthen relations between Lebanon and the ECOWAS region.