Prof.Fatou Sow SARR Celebrates ECOWAS Graduates in Madrid, Reviews Strategic Partnership.
By Raymond Enoch
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sow SARR, attended the graduation ceremony of Commission students from the Master’s Programme in Diplomacy and International Relations at the Diplomatic Academy of Madrid.
The event marked the successful completion of the sixth cohort under the ECOWAS-Spain Scholarship Programme, a key initiative aimed at empowering young diplomats across West Africa.
Prof. SARR was accompanied by Dr. Roland KOUAKOU, Acting Director and Programme Coordinator at ECOWAS, as they joined dignitaries, scholars, and government officials to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class.
This milestone reflects the growing partnership between ECOWAS and Spain, fostering high-level training and international exposure for future leaders in diplomacy. The scholarship initiative has become a cornerstone of bilateral cooperation, advancing human capital development within ECOWAS Member States.
As part of her mission, the Commissioner also held high-level talks with H.E. Mr. Diego Martínez-Belío, Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs, and Ms. Ximena Sartori Mana, Head of the Cooperation Department for Sub-Saharan Africa at AECID. The discussions focused on evaluating ongoing cooperation programmes and reinforcing strategic development goals across the region.
This collaborative engagement underscores ECOWAS’s commitment to diplomatic excellence and sustainable international partnerships.
