30 June 2010 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Guinea-Bissau, Joseph Mutaboba, today travelled to Sal, Cape Verde, to attend the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summits.

From 30 June to 3 July, Sal will host ECOWAS council of ministers, the Head of States and Government summit and finally the first ECOWAS-Brazil summit attended by Brazilian president Lula da Silva.

The situation in the region, including in Guinea-Bissau and Guinea will be discussed by ECOWAS leaders.