Lisbon hosts international meeting on triangular cooperation

Event promoted by Camões and OECD discusses the future of triangular cooperation and its impact on sustainable development.

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Lisbon hosts, on October 26 and 27, 2026, the 10th International Meeting on Triangular Cooperation, promoted by Camões - Institute for Cooperation and Language and the OECD, at the Belém Cultural Center.

The meeting will bring together representatives from various countries and international organizations to analyze the results achieved by triangular cooperation and discuss its future prospects, as well as its growing contribution to sustainable development. The central theme is "Shaping the Next Decade of Triangular Co-operation: From Evidence to Impact".
The initiative aims to reflect on the evolution of triangular cooperation and its role in responding to sustainable development challenges, in an international context marked by profound transformations. Issues such as the documentation of results, strengthening partnerships in fragile contexts, promoting inclusive digital transformation, and developing new forms of collaboration will be discussed.
The program includes parallel events, such as the Co-Laboratory of Dialogue between Latin American and Caribbean Countries and CAD, focused on sharing experiences and exploring new approaches for future partnerships.
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"This meeting is an opportunity to deepen international dialogue on triangular cooperation and contribute to the reflection on effective, flexible, and results-oriented approaches."

Camões - Institute for Cooperation and Language, I.P.
The opening session will feature interventions by Ana Isabel Xavier, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Pilar Garrido, Director of the OECD's Development Cooperation Directorate. The closing will feature interventions by Pilar Garrido and Florbela Paraíba, President of Camões, I.P.
Based on information from the official source: Camões - Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P. (23/10/2026)