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President Hakainde Hichilema, is in Angola for the 43rd Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government. He will take over the Chair of the SADC Organ from his Namibian counterpart Hage Gottfred Geingob.
President Hakainde Hichilema, is in Angola for the 43rd Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government. He will take over the Chair of the SADC Organ from his Namibian counterpart Hage Gottfred Geingob.
This elevates Zambia’s international standing, positioning the nation as a force for positive change and a beacon of regional leadership. Furthermore, the pursuit of peace and security. Namibian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Stanley Kakubo stated that President Hichilema’s guidance will catalyze economic growth, enable social development, and reinforce the SADC region’s commitment to collaboration and cohesiveness. The Minister said President Hichilema will also hold bilateral meetings with regional leaders on the margins of the Summit. He further said that Zambia’s assumption of the Chairmanship holds immense benefits for both the nation and the broader SADC community.
He stressed that the SADC Summit is expected to review progress on the implementation of the SADC regional integration agenda as outlined in the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020-2030, which seeks to promote a peaceful, inclusive, competitive, and middle-to-high income industrialized bloc. President Hichilema has continually championed Zambia’s commitment to fostering increased trade and investment with SADC Member States.
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President Hichilema’s participation in the SADC Summit is poised to reaffirm Zambia’s historical prominence in the region, strengthening the collective welfare of the People of Zambia and the extended SADC family.
