ACP-EU Joint Institutions

The ACP-EU Council of Ministers is composed of a representative from each ACP State and EU country and a representative from the European Commission. The office of the President of the Council of Ministers is held alternately by a member of a EU country and a member of the government of an ACP State. The Council meets once a year on the initiative of the President and whenever it seems necessary. Its mission is to:

• conduct the political dialogue;

• adopt the policy guidelines and take the decisions necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this Agreement, in particular as regards development strategies in the specific areas provided for by this Agreement or any other area that should prove relevant, and as regards procedures;

• examine and resolve any issue liable to impede the effective and efficient implementation of this Agreement or present an obstacle to achieving its objectives;

• ensure the smooth functioning of the consultation mechanisms.

Last meeting: 31st session of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers (01-02 June 2006)

Next meeting: 32nd session of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers: 24-25 May 2007 in Brussels