Le temps des Réalisations
Bulletin mensuel billienne d'informations - N° 13 - juillet 2013
Cabinet Civil de la Présidence de la République du Cameroun
Récépissé de déclaration N° 00000038 / RDDJ / J06 / BASC du 9 juillet 2012
Directeur de Publication : Martin BELINGA EBOUTOU
Bulletin mensuel
# SOMMET DES CHEFS D'ETAT ET DE GOUVERNEMENT DE LA CEEAC, DE LA CEDEAO ET DE LA CGG SUR LA SURETE ET LA SECURITE MARITIMES DANS LE GOLFE DE GUINEE
SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE ECEAS, ECOWAS AND THE GGC ON MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA
YAOUNDE, 24 - 25 JUIN 2013
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# ATTENTES COMBLÉES
# FIRM COMMITMENTS
Le temps des Réalisations
# EDITORIAL
# Attains Objectives
Martin BELINGA EBOUTOU
Minister, Director of Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic
“Over the past few hours, a unified, dynamic and innovative Africa has provided concrete evidence of its resolve to make every effort to ensure maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea.”
This statement by the President of the Republic, H.E. Paul BIYA, on 25 June 2013, while closing the very first Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) on maritime security and safety in the Gulf of Guinea, completely encapsulates the spirit of the proceedings.
The summit, which was held in Yaoundé on 24 and 25 June 2013, will be a landmark in the history of Africa at the dawn of the 21st century. Indeed, it will go down in history as the meeting during which the 25 ECCAS and ECOWAS Member States, nearly half of the countries of the continent, decided to examine issues with objectivity, rigour and determination in an atmosphere of trust, and to take steps to make their ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, as Paul BIYA stated, “a safe and secure place for the movement of people and goods”.
After two days of intense and fruitful discussions, the leaders of the countries concerned firmly resolved to wage a war on maritime piracy which,
in all its forms, causes enormous damage to the population, thus frustrating their legitimate hopes for better living conditions and undermining the stability and economic development of the States.
We must admit that this summit was one of the rare moments when Africa has stood up in such a strong, united and brilliant manner. It was indeed a gamble for the initiator of this summit – the United Nations, through Resolution 2039 of the Security Council of 29 February 2012 – and its joint organizers – ECCAS, ECOWAS and the GGC, with the support of the African Union – to bring together so many Heads of State and eminent personalities, experts and international partners, in Cameroon. And the gamble was won!