SADC Troika Summit in Lusaka
President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, also serving as the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ, chaired a double SADC Troika Summit in Lusaka.
The primary agenda of the summit was to address the pressing security instability in neighboring countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Mozambique.
The summit, attended by Heads of State and Government from across the region, focused on receiving updates on the peace and security situations in the DRC and Mozambique. It reiterated SADC’s unwavering support toward the governments of these nations in achieving lasting peace, stability, and security.
Following intense discussions, a communique was issued outlining several resolutions aimed at tackling the root causes of conflict.
One of the key resolutions involved a commitment to provide both diplomatic and military support to the government and people of the DRC to find lasting solutions to the violent conflict in the Eastern region.
Moreover, the summit pledged to intensify public diplomacy efforts to highlight the role and successes of SADC Peace Support Missions such as SAMIM and SAMIDRC. This initiative seeks to counter negative external narratives that may undermine the effectiveness of these missions.
President Hichilema emphasized the collective desire for a stable and peaceful SADC region, reiterating the commitment to diplomatic dialogue as a means to achieve this goal.
The summit concluded with expressions of gratitude to all participating Heads of State and Government for their attendance and unwavering commitment to cooperation in consolidating peace and security in the region.
