Fiji, June 30 -- The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) must strengthen its institutions, improve coordination and focus on implementation as it responds to growing global challenges, Secretary General Moussa Saleh Batraki said as the organisation marked its 51st anniversary.

In a statement marking the anniversary, Batraki said the occasion was an opportunity to reflect on the organisation's progress since its Golden Jubilee and its continued evolution.

"We mark the 51st anniversary of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States. One year after celebrating our Golden Jubilee, this occasion invites us not only to look back with pride but also to reflect on the steps we have taken since then.

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