Zambia president to join SADC virtual summit
President Hichilema will attend an extraordinary summit to discuss treaty positions and regional security cooperation.
President Hakainde Hichilema is set to participate in a virtual Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government today. The summit aims to address outstanding matters, including the recruitment for treaty positions and the election of the incoming Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.
The meeting follows an Extraordinary Meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers, also held virtually today. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, stated that President Hichilema's attendance signifies Zambia's commitment to strengthening the SADC Secretariat and advancing regional integration.
Haimbe further emphasized that Zambia's participation underscores its dedication to promoting peace, security, and stability among member states. The discussions are expected to focus on key decisions that will bolster the effectiveness of the regional body.
Why it mattersPresident Hichilema is affected by participating in a regional summit to discuss political and security cooperation among SADC member states.