ARIPO and OAPI co-hosted a luncheon for African Ambassadors and
for other international organizations on 11 July 2025. The luncheon
was held in Geneva on the sidelines of the 66th series of annual
meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World
Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) in Geneva.
The luncheon was attended by representatives of 22 ARIPO and 17
OAPI member states, regional IP organizations, WIPO officials, and
diplomatic missions.
ARIPO Director General Mr. Bemanya Twebaze, in his welcoming
remarks, emphasized the importance of achieving closer
collaboration. Mr. Twebaze expressed appreciation for WIPO's
ongoing support and for the achievements of the WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI
(WAO) alliance in IP education, improving capacity, and
safeguarding traditional knowledge.
