Benin president attends AICESIS board meeting in Madrid
Abdoulaye Bio Tchané participated in discussions on climate change, technological transformations, and social dialogue.
Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, president of Benin's Economic and Social Council (CES), attended an AICESIS board meeting in Madrid, Spain, on October 29 and 30, 2026. The meeting reviewed the 2025 activity report and outcomes from international forums held in China, Russia, and Zimbabwe. Discussions also covered the organization's financial situation, noting a surplus in treasury despite a budgetary deficit.
The AICESIS board examined reports on international forums focusing on climate change, technological transformations, and social dialogue. Benin's CES president, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, participated for the first time as a new board member. The meeting also addressed the interest of several councils in joining AICESIS and welcomed new officials from member councils, including Greece.
The participation of Benin's CES aims to strengthen cooperation with peer institutions and contribute to international exchanges on economic and social issues. The discussions provided opportunities for experience sharing and consolidating relationships between represented institutions. Benin's CES reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and international cooperation for equitable development.
Why it mattersBenin's Economic and Social Council president attended an international meeting to foster cooperation and share experiences on economic and social matters.