FINAL COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE
32ND SUMMIT OF
SADC HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE AUGUST 18, 2012
1. The 32ndSession of the Summit of the Heads
of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
was held in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique on 17th
and 18th
August 2012.
2. Summit elected H.E. Armando
Emilio Guebuza, the President of the Republic of Mozambique and H.E.President
Joyce Banda of the Republic of Malawi as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of
SADC, respectively.
3. Summit also elected H.E. Jakaya
Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and H.E. President
Hifikepunye Pohamba of the Republic Namibia as Chairperson and Deputy
Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation,
respectively.
4. Summit was attended by the
following Heads of State and Government and or their representatives:
Botswana H.E. President Lt. Gen.
Seretse Khama Ian Khama
DRC H.E. President Joseph Kabila
Kabange
Lesotho Rt. Hon. Prime Minister
Thomas Motsoahae Thabane
Malawi H.E. President Joyce Banda
Mozambique H.E. President Armando Emilio Guebuza
Namibia H.E. President Hifikepunye
Pohamba
Seychelles H.E. President James Alix
Michel
South Africa H.E. President Jacob
Gedleyihlekisa Zuma
Swaziland His Majesty King Mswati
III
United Republic of Tanzania, H.E.
President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
Zambia H.E. President Michael
Chilufya Sata
Zimbabwe H.E. President Robert
Gabriel Mugabe
Angola H.E. Fernando da Piedade Dias Dos Santos, Vice President
Mauritius Hon. Arvin Boolell,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade
5. Summit was also attended by H.E.
Joaquim Alberto Chissano, former President of Mozambique, and SADC Mediator on
the conflict in Madagascar.
6. In attendance were also the
following: Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma South African Minister of Home Affairs and
Incoming Chairperson of the African Union Commission, (AUC), H.E. Dr. Donald
Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB),Mr Sindiso Ndema
Ngwenya, Secretary General of the Common Market for East and Southern Africa
(COMESA) Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera, Secretary General and of the East African
Community (EAC) and Dr. Esau M. Chiviya, Secretary General of the SADC
Parliamentary Forum.
7. H.E. President Guebuza, SADC
Chairperson and host of the 32nd Summit welcomed the SADC Heads of State and Government and
other delegates to the Republic of Mozambique. In his speech, President Guebuza
paid tribute to the outgoing Chairperson for having provided good leadership to
the Region. He indicated that his chairpersonship shall, amongst others, focus
on the Development Corridors as Vehicles for SADC Regional Integration that
need to be harnessed due to the role they play in consolidating social
dimensions of development and the regional integration process.
8. Addressing the official opening
ceremony of Summit through his Vice President, H.E. Fernando de Piedade Dias
Dos Santos, Outgoing SADC Chairperson, H.E. President Jose Eduardo dos Santos
of the Republic of Angola, thanked the Heads of State and Government, the
entire Region, and International Cooperating Partners (ICPs) for supporting him
during his chairpersonship. In handing over the chairpersonship to Mozambique,
President dos Santos pledged his support and urged all the Member States to
render Mozambique their undivided support as they did to Angola during his
tenure of office.
9. In his acceptance statement, the
new SADC Chairperson and host of the 32nd
Ordinary SADC Summit, H.E. President
Guebuza said that Mozambique accepts the chairpersonship of SADC with immense
humility and shall continue to count on all SADC Member States to assist in his
endeavour to move the Region forward
10. The Summit also received maiden
Statements from three new leaders of three SADC Member States as follows:
10.1 Rt. Hon. Thomas Motsoahae Thabane,
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho paid tribute to the regional body for
promoting democracy and underscored the importance of deepening regional
integration and alleviation of poverty within the framework of the Regional
Strategic Indicative Development Plan.
10.2 H.E Joyce Banda, President of
the Republic of Malawi shared with the Summit the progress Malawi has made in
stabililsing the economic situation and that she looked forward to the
expeditious implementation of the SADC Infrastructure Master Plan.
10.3 H.E. Michael Chilufya Sata,
President of the Republic of Zambia re-affirmed the need to strengthen peace,
stability and democracy in the region as well as Zambia’s commitment to the
SADC Agenda.
10.4 Summit was also addressed by
H.E. Dr. Dlamini-Zuma, who attended the Summit for the first time in her
capacity as the Incoming Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Dr.
Dlamini–Zuma thanked the SADC leaders for supporting her candidature to the AUC
chairpersonship and undertook to serve the African Continent with all due
diligence and expressed her commitment to work with the whole continent and all
the Regional Economic Communities of African to address the daunting challenges
that face the continent in the improvement of the quality of lives of its
people.
10.5 Summit was further addressed by
H.E. Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He
informed the Summit that there were liquidity challenges at the global level
arising from the Eurozone crisis and challenged Member States to mobilise
resources for investment in projects for Africa and particularly for the SADC
Region.
11. Summit received the Report of
the Outgoing Chairperson of SADC, H.E. President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of
Angola, outlining activities carried out during his tenure on the political and
economic situation in the Region, which included investment promotion, resource
mobilisation and AU Commission elections.
12. Summit thanked H.E. José Eduardo
dos Santos for his special efforts in promoting investment, mobilising
resources for the Region and elevating visibility and profile of SADC and
directed the Secretariat to develop an Action Plan to follow-up on the
recommendations in the Outgoing Chairperson’s Report.
13. Summit also received the Report
of the Outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security
Cooperation, H.E. Jacob G. Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa.
Summit noted that the Region remained peaceful and stable with the exception of
political and security challenges in two Member States, namely, the Democratic
Republic of Congo and Madagascar.
13.1 On DRC, Summit noted with great
concern that the security situation in the Eastern part of DRC has deteriorated
in the last three (3) months, causing displacement of people and loss of lives
and property. Summit also noted that this is being perpetrated by rebel groups
with assistance of Rwanda, and urged the latter to cease immediately its interference
that constitutes a threat to peace and stability, not only of the DRC, but also
of the SADC Region.
This
situation has called for renewed and urgent attention by the Summit which
fielded an Assessment Mission to the DRC. Summit endorsed a Report of the
Mission which recommended appropriate action to address the security situation
in the Eastern part of DRC. Summit further mandated the Chairperson of SADC to
undertake a mission to Rwanda to engage the Government of Rwanda with the aim
of urging Rwanda to stop military support to armed rebels in the DRC, the
so-called M23. Summit also urged Member States and the international Community
to provide humanitarian relief to the displaced people in the Eastern part of
DRC.
13.2 Summit directed the SADC Secretariat
to collaborate with the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region
Secretariat in pursuit of peace and security in the Eastern DRC.
13.3 On Madagascar, Summit
reiterated its previous decision taken during the Luanda Summit in August 2011
and mandated the SADC Mediator in coordination with the Organ Troika to
intensify the dialogue with the main Malagasy political stakeholders to
implement the Road Map in full and urgently take the necessary measures to
ensure a full and urgent implementation of the Road Map as well as to creating
a favourable environment for free, fair and credible elections. Summit also
noted the presidential elections scheduled by the Malagasy Senate and UN to
take place in May 2013 and the Legislative elections to take place in July
2013.
13.4 On Zimbabwe, Summit adopted the
Report of the SADC Facilitator in Zimbabwe, H.E. Jacob Zuma, the President of
the Republic of South Africa. Summit noted the progress in the implementation
of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) and urged the stakeholders to work
together in particular, on the Constitution Making Process in Zimbabwe which is
about to be concluded.
13.5 Summit urged signatories to the
GPA to develop a Roadmap with timelines that are guided by the requirements of
the process necessary for adoption of the constitution and the creation of
conditions for free and fair elections to be held.
13.6 Summit resolved that if there
are any difficulties with regard to the Constitution and implementation of
agreements, the Facilitator should be called upon to engage with the parties
and assist them resolve such issues, bearing in mind the timeframes and the
necessity to hold free and fair elections.
13.7 Summit urged the parties to the
GPA to continue the implementation of the GPA.
13.8 Summit noted the partial
lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe and urged the European Union and the rest
of the international community to lift all the sanctions unconditionally.
13.9 Summit commended H.E. President
Zuma and his team for the progress made towards normalising the Zimbabwe
situation.
13.10 On consolidation of democracy
and good governance in the Region, Summit noted that SADC Member States
continue to adhere to the Principles Governing Democratic Elections by holding
regular elections such as elections in the Republics of Zambia and Seychelles,
the DRC and the Kingdom of Lesotho.
13.11 Summit commended the
Governments and peoples of these Member States for the peaceful manner in which
they conducted their elections.
13.12 Summit also commended the
President of South Africa, H.E. Jacob G Zuma and Outgoing Chairperson of the
SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, the Chairperson of
SADC, H.E. Emilio Armando Guebuza, President of the Republic Mozambique, H.E.
Michael Chilufya Sata, President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Jakaya Mrisho
Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, SADC Executive
Secretary, Dr. Tomaz Augusto Salomão, for the support rendered to Malawi for
the smooth and peaceful transition of power in Malawi, following the death of
President Bingu wa Mutharika.
14. Summit noted that the economic
performance of the Region was characterized by a slow economic growth as shown
by a decline in real GDP from 5.5% in 2010 to 4.7%, in 2011 and a stagnant
level of average inflation at 8.3%. This trend was largely influenced by
developments in the global markets especially in the Eurozone.
15. Summit reviewed progress in the
implementation of the regional economic integration agenda. In this regard,
Summit received a report on the framework of the SADC Customs Union from the
Ministerial Task Force on Regional Economic Integration outlining key elements
for the Customs Union, in particular the parameters, benchmarks and a model
Customs Union for SADC including the sequencing of activities. Summit also
noted progress made towards the establishment of the Tripartite Free Trade
Area, especially preparatory work to facilitate negotiations under the
chairpersonship of the SADC Region.
16. Summit also noted progress made
towards the operationalization of the SADC Regional Development Fund, a
financial mechanism intended to mobilise resources from Member States, Private
Sector and Development Partners to finance programmes and projects for regional
development and deeper integration. Summit noted areas of agreement reached in
the various aspects of the Fund including the windows of the Fund with the
infrastructure and industrial development windows as top priorities and a
subscribed capital of US1,2 billion to be raised as seed capital. Summit
directed Ministers responsible for Finance and Investment to expeditiously
address all outstanding issues in order for the Fund to become operational as
soon as possible.
17. Summit reviewed the status of
implementation of infrastructure programmes in the Region and also adopted the
Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan Vision 2027 for implementation
over a 15 year period (2013 – 2027).
The Plan will serve as a key
Strategic Framework to guide the implementation of efficient, seamless and
cost-effective trans-boundary infrastructure networks in an integrated and
coordinated manner in all the six sectors namely, Energy, Transport, Tourism,
ICT and Postal, Meteorology and Water.
18. Summit reviewed the regional
food security situation, in particular cereal, non-cereal and livestock
production, and noted that the Region will experience an overall cereal deficit
of 5.5 million tonnes largely due to poor rains. This will therefore result in
an increase in the number of people requiring humanitarian assistance in terms
of food and non-food assistance. Summit thus urged Member States to undertake
appropriate measures to ensure sustainable food security in line with the Dar
es Salaam Declaration on Agriculture and Food Security. In the short term,
Member States are encouraged to provide the necessary humanitarian assistance.
19. Summit noted the successful
outcome of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference
of Parties 17 (UNFCCC COP 17) and Kyoto Protocol (COP/MOP7) held in Durban,
South Africa in November/December 2011. SADC Member States supported and
successfully championed the African common position towards COP17 which proved
to be a significant step in producing a favourable outcome for Africa. Summit
noted that the Green Climate Fund was established in Durban and SADC Member
States pledged their full support to Namibia in her bid to host the Secretariat
of the Green Fund.
20. Summit noted progress in the
implementation of the Maseru Declaration of 2003 on combating HIV and AIDS, in
particular, the reduction of new infections including the Prevention of Mother
to child Transmission; decline in AIDS related deaths and positive behavioural
change for HIV prevention among the youth.
21. Summit urged Member States to
fully support the implementation of on-going regional programmes including the
SADC HIV and AIDS cross-border initiative for providing preventive, care and
treatment services at major cross border points.
22. Summit commended Malawi for the
ascendance to the presidency, of the first woman in the SADC Region and
commended the Member States that have achieved high women representation in
political and decision making positions and urged Member States that have not
yet achieved the set target for equal representation to take appropriate
measures to do so. Summit also urged Member States to consider adoption of
appropriate measures including legislation, policy, and reform of the electoral
systems to facilitate the achievement of gender parity goal
23. Summit agreed to embark on a
process of developing a long term vision for SADC taking into account the
Vision Statement articulated in the Treaty and in the Regional Indicative
Strategic Development Plan.
24. Summit considered the Report of
the Committee of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys General and the observations by
the Council of Ministers and resolved that a new Protocol on the Tribunal
should be negotiated and that its mandate should be confined to interpretation
of the SADC Treaty and Protocols relating to disputes between Member States
25. Summit approved and signed the
following three legal instruments:
Ø Agreement on Assistance in Tax Matters
Ø Protocol on Trade in Services
Ø Declaration on TB in the Mining Sector
26. Summit received a Declaration
from the First Spouses, presented by Mozambican First Lady, H.E. Maria da Luz
Guebuza in which they committed themselves to supporting SADC governments in
all commitments on Prevention of Mother to Child Prevention with the view to
ZERO new HIV Infection, ZERO Discriminations and ZERO HIV related deaths,
because they believed that a SADC HIV Free generation is possible an is a
prerequisite to development and regional integration.
27. Summit expressed its
appreciation to the Government and people of Mozambique for hosting the Summit
and for the warm hospitality extended to all the delegates. Summit also thanked
all continental bodies that attended the summit.
28. The Chairperson of the Organ on
Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, H.E. Jayaka Mrisho Kikwete,
President of the United Republic of Tanzania made his acceptance statement and
committed himself to ensure the implementation of decisions of SADC policy
structures to maintain peace and security in region.
29. Summit was officially closed by
SADC Chairperson, H.E. President Armando Emilio Guebuza of the Republic of
Mozambique.
30. The Deputy Chairperson of
Summit, H.E. Joyce Banda invited the Heads of State and Government and all
delegates to the next summit to be held in Malawi in 2013.
August 18, 2012
Maputo, Mozambique
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EXTRA – ORDINARY
SUMMIT OF THE SADC HEADS
OF STATE AND
GOVERNMENT
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
COMMUNIQUĖ
1. The Extraordinary Summit of
the Heads of State and Government of the Southern Africa Development Community
(SADC) was held in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic
Republic of Ethiopia on 26 May 2013.
2. Summit was attended by the
following Heads of State and Government and their
representatives:
Mozambique H.E. Armando Emílio Guebuza
Namibia H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba
South Africa H.E. President Jacob
Gedleyihlekisa Zuma
Swaziland His Majesty King Mswati III
United Republic
of Tanzania H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho
Kikwete
Zambia H.E.
Michael Shilufya Sata
Zimbabwe H.E. Robert Gabriel Mugabe
Angola H.E. Manuel Vicente – Vice
President
Botswana His Honour Ponatshego H.
Kedikilwe – Vice President
Lesotho Hon. Mothetjoa Metsing –
Deputy Prime Minister
Malawi Hon.
Ephraim Mganda Chiume - Minister of Foreign Affairs
Seychelles
Hon. Jean-Paul ADAM – Minister of Foreign Affairs
D.R. Congo H.E. Ambassador Ilongo Ngandu
3. Summit was chaired by H.E. Armando Emílio Guebuza, President of the Republic of Mozambique and the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
4. Summit was also attended by the
Executive Secretary of SADC, Dr. Tomaz Augusto Salomão.
5. Summit considered the political and
security situation in the region, in particular the latest developments in the
Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Madagascar and the Republic of
Zimbabwe.
6. On
Democratic Republic of Congo
6.1 Summit welcomed the adoption of United Nations
Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2098 of 28 March, 2013 which provides the
mandate for the deployment of the Intervention Brigade (IB) in Eastern DRC
under the auspices of MONUSCO.
6.2 Summit
welcomed the appointment of Mrs. Mary Robinson as the UN Special Envoy to the
Democratic Republic of Congo.
6.3 Summit received a progress report on the deployment of the
Intervention Brigade in eastern DRC and commended the Troop Contributing
Countries.
6.4 Summit
noted with grave concern and condemned the recent acts of violence in eastern
DRC and urged the perpetrators of these acts, especially the M23, to stop with
immediate effect.
6.5 Summit
called for both the military and political engagement to be concurrently employed
in order to build political will among the rival parties with a view to bring a
lasting solution.
6.6 Summit reiterated its call for urgent
attention to be given to the grave humanitarian situation in eastern DRC.
On Madagascar
7.1
Summit received a briefing from
H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and
Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation on the
recent political developments in Madagascar, particularly the outcome of his
meeting with H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of the Transition of the Republic
of Madagascar on 03 and 04 May 2013 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
7.2 Summit commended the Troika of the
Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation for its continued efforts
in bringing the Republic of Madagascar back to constitutional normalcy.
7.3 Summit also commended H.E.
Joaquim Chissano, former President of the Republic of Mozambique and the SADC
Mediator in Madagascar for his efforts towards restoring constitutional
normalcy in the country.
7.4 Summit expressed its serious displeasure
on the decision of the Special Electoral Court to endorse illegitimate
candidatures for the forthcoming Presidential elections in contravention of the
Malagasy Constitution and the Electoral Law.
7.5 Summit reiterated its decision on H.E.
Andry Rajoelina, President of the Transition, former President Didier Ratsiraka
and Madam Lalao Ravalomanana to withdraw their candidatures for the sake of
peace and stability in Madagascar.
7.6 Summit expressed its full support to
the AU Peace and Security Council decision to reject the outcome of any election
results which would include the candidates who presented their candidatures in
violation of the constitution and the Electoral Law of Madagascar.
7.7 Summit urged the Organ Troika to remain
seized with the political situation in Madagascar.
On Zimbabwe
8.1
Summit received an update on the progress
attained in the implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA)
presented by H.E. Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, President of the Republic of South
Africa and the SADC Facilitator on Zimbabwe Political Dialogue.
8.2
Summit commended H.E. Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, President of the
Republic of South Africa and the SADC Facilitator on Zimbabwe Political
Dialogue for his efforts in ensuring the full implementation of the GPA) in
Zimbabwe.
8.3
Summit also commended the parties to the GPA for completing the
constitutional-making process and assenting of the Draft Constitution into new
law of the country on 22 May 2013.
8.4
Summit urged the parties to the GPA to finalise preparations for the
holding of the harmonized elections.
8.5
Summit will remain seized with the matter.
9. Summit expressed its gratitude to H.E
Armando Emílio Guebuza, President of the Republic of Mozambique and the Chairperson of SADC, for convening the Extraordinary Summit.
Done in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
26 May, 2013
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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE
34TH SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS
OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
AUGUST 17-18, 2014
1. The 34th Ordinary meeting
of the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African
Development Community (SADC) was held in Victoria Falls, Republic of Zimbabwe
on 17th and 18th August 2014.
2.
The Summit took place under the
theme: “SADC Strategy for Economic Transformation: Leveraging
the Region’s Diverse Resources for Sustainable Economic and Social Development
through Value Addition and Beneficiation.”
3. Summit elected H.E. President Robert
Gabriel Mugabe of the Republic of Zimbabwe as Chairperson and H.E. Lt General
Seretse Khama Ian Khama of the Republic of Botswana as Deputy Chairperson of
SADC, respectively.
4. Summit also elected H.E.
Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, President of South Africa, and the Right Honourable
Thomas Motsoahae Thabane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho as
Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and
Security Cooperation, respectively.
5. Summit was attended by the following
Heads of State and Government and or their representatives:
Botswana : H.E. President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama
Ian Khama
DRC : H.E. President Joseph Kabila Kabange
Lesotho : Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Thomas
Motsoahae Thabane
Madagascar : H.E. President Hery
Rajaonarimapianina
Malawi : H.E. President Prof. Arthur Peter
Mutharika
Mauritius :
Dr. the Rt. Honourable
Navinchandra Ramgoolam
Prime Minister
Mozambique : H.E. President Armando Emilio Guebuza
Namibia : H.E. President Hifikepunye Pohamba
Seychelles : H.E. President James Alix Michel
South Africa : H.E. President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa
Zuma
United Republic : H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
of Tanzania
Zimbabwe : H.E. President
Robert Gabriel Mugabe,
Angola : Hon. Vice President Dr. Manuel
Domingos Vicente
Swaziland
: Rt. Hon. Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini,
Prime Minister
Zambia : Hon. Vice President Guy Scott
6.
Summit was also attended by H.E. Dr Nkosazana
Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) and H.E. Dr.
Stergomena Lawrence Tax, SADC Executive Secretary.
7. H.E. President Robert Gabriel
Mugabe, incoming Chairperson and host of the 34th Summit welcomed
the SADC Heads of State and Government and other delegates to the Republic of
Zimbabwe. President Mugabe paid tribute to the outgoing Chairperson of SADC,
H.E. President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika of the Republic of Malawi for
having provided leadership to the Region during his tenure.
8. The Summit was also addressed by
newly elected Heads of State and Government, namely, H.E. President Professor
Arthur Peter Mutharika of the Republic
of Malawi and by H.E. Hery Rajaonarimapianina, First President of the IV
Republic of Madagascar, who delivered their maiden speeches, in which they
re-affirmed their governments’ commitment to the SADC political, regional
integration and developmental agenda..
9. Summit was also addressed by H.E.
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the AUC Chairperson who expressed the AU’s
commitment to work with SADC in order to strengthen the region’s peace and
security initiatives, as well as in key priority areas of programmes
implementation, within the framework of the AU Vision 2063.
10. Summit commended the people and
governments of the four (4) SADC Member States namely, Swaziland, Madagascar,
South Africa and Malawi for holding peaceful, free, fair and credible elections
between the 33rd and 34th Ordinary Summits.
11. Summit congratulated their
Excellencies, Hery Rajaonarimapianina, Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma and Prof.
Arthur Peter Mutharika for emerging victorious in the elections held in their
respective countries.
12. Summit received a Report of the
Outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security
Cooperation, H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia
highlighting the political and security situation as follows:
i)
The Region remains generally
peaceful and stable.
ii)
On the Democratic Republic of Congo:
Summit endorsed the decision by the last Joint SADC-ICGLR Ministerial Meeting
that the voluntary surrender and disarmament by FDLR shall be done within a six
month time frame. Summit also called upon the United Nations in co-operation
with the African Union, to play its role in repatriating the FDLR elements that
have voluntarily surrendered and disarmed or provide them with temporary
resettlement in third countries outside the Great Lakes Region.
(ii) On the Republic of Madagascar: Summit
reaffirmed its commitment to support Madagascar in the context of dialogue,
national reconciliation and national building processes. Summit also appealed
to the international community to support Madagascar in the development
process. Summit urged all stakeholders in Madagascar to adhere to and ensure
full implementation of the SADC roadmap.
(iii) On
the Kingdom of Lesotho: Summit encouraged the Coalition Government Leaders to
continue to provide leadership in its effort to find a lasting political
solution to the current impasse, and underscored SADC’s commitment to support
the leaders of the Coalition Government. Summit further appealed to all
political leaders and the people in general to refrain from any action that may
undermine peace and stability in the country and urged political stakeholders
to resolve the political challenges in accordance with the Constitution, laws
of the land in line with the Democratic Principles.
13. Summit commended H.E. President Hifikepunye
Pohamba for successfully steering the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and
Security Cooperation.
14. Summit
underscored the need to appropriately honour Founding Leaders who played an outstanding
role in the liberation of Africa, at both regional and continental levels.
15. Summit launched the SADC Hashim Mbita
Project Publication outlining the history of the national liberation struggles in
Southern Africa and the SADC Statistical Year Book. To this end, Summit urged
Member States to honour Brigadier General Hashim Mbita as demonstrated by the
Republic of Zimbabwe which conferred the highest honour for a foreign national,
the Order of Munhumutapa.
16. On the Theme, Summit directed that
industrialization should take centre stage in SADC’s regional integration
agenda. To this end, Summit mandated the Ministerial Task Force on Regional
Economic Integration to develop a strategy and roadmap for industrialization in
the region.
17. Summit noted progress in the review of the
Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan and directed its finalization
and the preparation of an Implementation Plan in order to provide
guidance towards the implementation of SADC programmes.
18. Summit received a report from the Committee
of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys General relating to progress on negotiating a
new Protocol on the SADC Tribunal, and adopted the new Protocol on the SADC
Tribunal.
19. Summit received a report from the
Ministerial Task Force on Regional Economic Integration, outlining among
others, status in tariff phasedowns and intra-SADC trade. Summit also received a progress report on the
ongoing tripartite free trade area negotiations and directed the expeditious
completion of the Tripartite FTA negotiations in order to pave way for the
Continental FTA process.
20. Summit reviewed the regional
food and nutrition security and noted increases in food production during the
2013-2014 growing season. However, humanitarian assistance and malnutrition
still remain a challenge. To this end, Summit endorsed a Regional Food and
Nutrition Security Strategy for 2015 to 2025 to ensure improved food
availability, accessibility and utilisation in a more sustainable manner.
21. Summit noted progress
on the status of women’s representation in politics and decision making and
urged Member States to put in place effective legislation, policies and
strategies necessary to sustain the achievements recorded so far.
22. Summit also noted progress in the prevention
and control of HIV and AIDS, TB and Malaria, all of which have shown a
declining trend. Summit also reviewed the threat posed by the Ebola Virus
Disease and urged Member States to continue putting in place measures to
prevent its outbreak and to effectively contain it in case of an outbreak in
the SADC Region.
23. Summit signed the following Legal
Instruments:
(i) Protocol on the Tribunal in the
Southern African Development Community:
(ii) Protocol on Environmental Management
for Sustainable Development;
(iii) Protocol on Employment and Labour; and
(iv) Declaration on Regional Infrastructure
Development.
24. Summit adopted a Declaration in
support of Small Island Developing States ahead of
the Third Conference of Small Island Development States (SIDS) to be held in
Samoa in September 2014.
25. Summit did call upon all Member States to
fully support the Legitimate Claim of the Republic of Mauritius for the
restoration of its sovereignty over Chagos Archipelago without which the full
decolinization of Africa is not complete.
26. Summit re-appointed Ms Emilie Ayaza
Mushobekwa as the Deputy Executive Secretary – Finance and Administration, and
noted the appointment of Dr Thembinkosi Mhlongo as Deputy Executive Secretary –
Regional Integration by Council, as mandated by Summit in Malawi in August,
2014.
27. During the Official Closing Ceremony, Summit
received farewell statements from H.E. President Armando Emilio Guebuza of the
Republic of Mozambique and H.E. President Hifikepunye Pohamba of the Republic
of Namibia whose presidential terms of office are nearing their end.
28. In his remarks, H.E. President Guebuza
commended SADC for the major achievements it has made since its existence, the
solidarity and fraternal support he had received from other Heads of State and
Government, and urged them to support his successor.
29. In his remarks, H.E. President Pohamba told
the Summit that it had been an honour for him to have worked for the last nine
years with his colleagues, the SADC Heads of States and Government, with whom
they collectively made strides in addressing peace and security challenges, as
well as advancing the SADC regional integration and development agenda.
30. Summit was officially closed by SADC
Chairperson, H.E. President Robert Gabriel Mugabe of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
31. The Deputy Chairperson of Summit, H.E. Lt
General Seretse Khama Ian Khama, President of the Republic of Botswana
delivered a vote of thanks and invited the Heads of State and Government and
all delegates to the next Summit to be held in Gaborone in August 2015.
32. Summit
expressed its appreciation to the Government and people of Zimbabwe for hosting
the Summit and for the warm hospitality extended to all the delegates.
DONE AT VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
AUGUST 18, 2014
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COMMUNIQUÉ OF
THE EXTRA ORDINARY SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS OF STATE AND
GOVERNMENT
LOZITHA PALACE
(MANDVULO) KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND
MARCH 18, 2017
1. The Extra Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and
Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held at
Lozitha, Royal Palace, in the Kingdom of Swaziland on 18th March
2017.
2. Summit was attended by the following Heads of State and
Government and or their representatives:
·
Swaziland, H.M. King Mswati III
·
South Africa, H.E. President Jacob
Gedleyihlekisa Zuma
·
Zimbabwe, H.E. President Robert
Gabriel Mugabe
·
Madagascar, H.E. President Hery
Rajaonarimampianina
·
Namibia, H.E President Hage Geingob
·
Zambia, H.E. President Edgar Chagwa
Lungu
·
United Republic of Tanzania, H.E.
Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan
·
Dem. Rep. of Congo, H.E. Prime
Minister, Samy Badibanga Ntita
· Mozambique, The Rt. Hon. Prime
Minister, Carlos Agostinho do Rosário
·
Lesotho, Hon. Deputy Prime Minister,
Mothetjoa Metsing
· Angola, Hon. General João Manuel Gonçalves
Lourenço, Minister of Defence
·
Botswana, Hon. Pelonomi Venson
Moitoi, Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation
·
Malawi, Hon. Francis Kasaila,
Minister of Foreign Affairs
·
Seychelles, H.E. Ambassador Barry
Faure, Department of Foreign Affairs
·
Mauritius, Mr. M.D. Phokeer,
Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
3. Summit was also attended by H.E. Dr. Stergomena Lawrence
Tax, SADC Executive Secretary.
4. His Majesty, King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland,
Chairperson and host of the Extra Ordinary Summit welcomed the SADC Heads of
State and Government and other delegates to the Kingdom of Swaziland.
5. Summit noted and commended CENCO for the renewed mediation
efforts, and urged the DRC stakeholders to finalize the Specific Arrangements
for the Implementation of the 31 December 2016 Political Agreement, in
particular, the nomination of the Chairperson of the National Monitoring
Committee, and encouraged the opposition to expeditiously submit the nominees
for the position of the Prime Minister.
6. Summit called upon the International Community to support
the DRC in the electoral processes that are expected to facilitate peaceful and
successful elections.
7. Summit received the report of the Ministerial Task Force on
Regional Economic Integration and approved the Costed Action Plan for SADC
Industrialization Strategy and Roadmap 2015 – 2063. In approving the Action
Plan, the Summit underscored high impact activities, effective monitoring and
reporting and the role of the private sector as a key player in the
implementation of the SADC industrialization agenda.
8. Summit noted progress made on the preparations for the
establishment of the SADC University of Transformation; and directed the
relevant SADC structures to finalize its implementation and to report back to
Summit in August 2017.
9. Summit approved the resolutions of the Strategic Ministerial
Retreat on the Regional Integration, which was held on 12th – 14th
March 2017 under the theme: “The SADC we want”. The Retreat was to take stock
of what SADC has achieved since its establishment in 1980, the challenges it
was facing and what needed to be done to accelerate the pace and level of the
SADC integration agenda. In this regard, the Summit noted the recommendations
of the Ministerial Retreat and directed the Secretariat to develop an
implementation plan and roadmap of the Conclusions of the Strategic Ministerial
Retreat for its consideration in August 2017.
10. Summit
noted progress on the operationalization of the 36th SADC Summit
Theme, and urged Ministers of Finance and Investment supported by the
Secretariat to finalize the SADC Resource Mobilization Framework and submit it
for consideration in August 2017.
11. Summit
endorsed the convening of a High - Level Ministerial Workshop and Regional
Investors Conference on Regional Energy Projects to showcase investment
opportunities in the energy sector, focusing on specific flagship projects; and
directed the Secretariat to report progress on the activities under the three
main aspects of the 36th Summit Theme, at its next meeting in August
2017.
12. Summit
received and considered the reports of the Facilitator and the Chairperson of
the Oversight Committee to the Kingdom of Lesotho. While noting with concern
the changed political dynamics that have necessitated the holding of snap
elections, Summit urged the Kingdom of Lesotho to address the fundamental
challenges and bring about political stability.
13. Summit
mandated the Facilitator and the Oversight Committee to closely monitor the
political and security situation in the Kingdom of Lesotho during the election
period.
14. Summit
mandated the Facilitator supported by the Oversight Committee to conduct a
multi-stakeholder national dialogue before the elections set for 3rd June 2017
with the aim of building consensus and trust among all stakeholders and
charting the way forward for the implementation of SADC Decisions.
15. Summit
endorsed the convening of a Double Troika Summit soon after the new Government
is formed after the elections on 3rd June 2017, to engage the new
Government of Lesotho on the need to implement the SADC Decisions and the
recommendations of the SADC Commission of Inquiry through a roadmap with clear
timelines. The engagement should also emphasise the need to address the
fundamental challenges, commitment to implement SADC Decisions and the consequences
of not implementing the decisions and observing timelines.
16. Summit
commended the SADC Facilitator for his continued support in assisting the
Kingdom of Lesotho to achieve a lasting peace and political stability, and the Oversight
Committee for its diligence and professionalism.
17. Summit
urged all parties to the Disarmament, Demobilization, Repatriation
Reintegration, and Resettlement (DDRRR) programme to re-initiate it urgently to
address the needs of those in the refugee camps and the surrender of elements
that are still in combat.
18. Summit
noted that the mandate of MONUSCO-FIB, expires on 31 March 2017 and urged for
the renewal to be aligned with Chapter VII of the UN Charter on peace
enforcement so as to enable MONUSCO -FIB to deliver effectively, and to provide
for the necessary means and capabilities to address the threat of the negative
forces and the asymmetrical warfare that has emerged.
19. Summit
commended the President of the DRC, H.E. Joseph Kabila Kabange, the Government
of the DRC, CENCO, political parties and other stakeholders for the continued
efforts in addressing the political and security challenges.
20. Summit
commended Member States who supported Member States that suffered from the effects
of the 2015/16 El-Nino induced disaster; and International Cooperating Partners
and the Private Sector for the humanitarian assistance provided to support the
Region.
21. On
the Outbreak of the Fall Armyworm in the SADC Region, Summit agreed to improve
coordination and collaboration efforts to promote a harmonised approach in the
management of the Fall Armyworm; and to mobilise resources to implement
management and control strategies for Fall Armyworm and other plant and
livestock pests including the Tuta Absoluta pest.
22. Summit
reaffirmed its solidarity and SADC’s responsibility to alleviate the suffering
of the people following the effects of Cyclones Dineo and Enawo which resulted
in flooding, and other disasters; and encouraged all SADC Member States to
consider providing humanitarian relief support to the affected Member States.
In this regard, Summit directed the Secretariat with support from Member States
to urgently finalize and operationalize the regional disaster prepared ness and
response mechanisms; and operationalization of the Regional Disaster
Preparedness and Response Fund.
23. Summit
commended the Executive Secretary Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax and the Deputy
Executive Secretary for Regional Integration, Dr. Thembinkosi Mhlongo for their
outstanding performance and approved extension of their contracts for another
term of four (4) years.
24. Summit
noted that H.E. President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos of the Republic of Angola is
retiring from the Presidency, and the ruling party has nominated Hon. João
Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, the current Minister of Defence of the Republic of
Angola as Presidential candidate for the August 2017 general elections.
25. Summit
commended his H.E. President Dos Santos for his contribution in furthering the
SADC political and economic agenda, and to the socio-economic development of
Angola, and wished him well in his retirement.
26. The
Extra Ordinary Summit was officially closed by SADC Chairperson, His Majesty,
King Mswati III of Swaziland, who thanked all the Heads of State and Government
for attending the Extra-Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of States and Government.
27. The
SADC Heads of State and Government expressed their gratitude for the invitation
by His Majesty, King Mswati III.
28. Summit
expressed its appreciation to the Government and the people of the Kingdom of
Swaziland for hosting the Extra Ordinary Summit and for the warm hospitality
extended to all the delegates.
DONE AT LOZITHA PALACE (MANDVULO)
KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND
MARCH, 18th 2017
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COMMUNIQUÉ
OF THE DOUBLE TROIKA SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE SOUTHERN
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC)
LUANDA,
REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA
24TH APRIL
2018
1. The Double Troika Summit
(Summit) of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African
Development Community (SADC) was held in Luanda, in the Republic of Angola on
24th April
2018.
2. The Summit was officially
opened by H.E President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Chairperson of SADC.
3. Summit was attended by the
following Double Troika Heads of State and Government or their representatives:
·
South
Africa: H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chairperson of SADC
·
Namibia:
H.E President Dr Hage G. Geingob, Incoming Chairperson of SADC
·
eSwatini:
H.M. King Mswati III, Outgoing Chairperson of SADC
·
Angola:
HE João Lourenço, Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security
Cooperation
·
Zambia:
H.E. President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Incoming Chairperson of the Organ on
Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation
·
United
Republic of Tanzania: H.E. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan, representing the
Outgoing Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation
4. Summit was
also attended by H.E Joseph Kabange Kabila, the President of the Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC); the Right Hon Prime Minister Dr Motsoahae Thomas
Thabane of the Kingdom of Lesotho; and the Executive Secretary of SADC, H.E.
Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax.
5. Summit
received Reports on the implementation of SADC decisions in the Kingdom of
Lesotho and commended the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho and all
stakeholders for the notable efforts in implementing SADC decisions.
6. Summit
endorsed the Roadmap for Reforms and National Dialogue, and urged the
Government of Lesotho to prioritize the Constitutional and Security Sector
reforms, which should be completed by May 2019, and a progress report to be
presented to Summit in August 2018.
7. Summit
called upon all political parties and stakeholders in the Kingdom of Lesotho to
accord the needed seriousness to the National Dialogue and the reforms
processes, and find lasting solutions to the political and security challenges
facing the Kingdom.
8. Summit
congratulated H.E Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as President of the Republic
of South Africa, and approved the appointment by the facilitator of a high
profile personality to support His Excellency Ramaphosa as the Facilitator to
the Kingdom of Lesotho on a continuous basis.
9. Summit
commended the Oversight Committee for undertaking their mandate with diligence,
and urged the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho to urgently implement the
recommendations of the Expanded Oversight Committee.
10. Summit
noted the progress made in the deployment of SADC Preventive Mission in the
Kingdom of Lesotho (SAPMIL), commended all Member States who contributed
personnel and equipment to SAPMIL, and commended SAPMIL personnel for their
professionalism and commitment.
11. Summit
approved the extension of the SAPMIL for a further period of six months, from
May 2018 to November 2018.
12. Summit
noted the progress made in the implementation of the December 2016 Political
Agreement, and in the electoral calendar in the DRC, for the Elections which
are scheduled to take place on the 23rd of
December 2018, and Summit commended the Government of the DRC, Political
Stakeholders, and the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) for the
progress made.
13. Summit
called on all stakeholders in the DRC to remain committed to the implementation
of the electoral calendar and ensure a conducive environment for the holding of
peaceful credible elections.
14. Summit
further noted the substantive progress made in DRC and revisited its decision to
deploy a SADC Special Envoy to the DRC, and expressed its appreciation to the
Republic of Namibia and His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba, the former
President of the Republic of Namibia, for his readiness and acceptance to serve
as the SADC Special Envoy to the DRC.
15. Summit
assured the DRC on its continued support to the electoral process and to the
enhancement of political stability, peace and security.
16. Summit
noted the unfolding developments in the Republic of Madagascar and condemned
the loss of lives and destruction of property, and urged the Government,
political parties, and the citizens of Madagascar to remain calm, exercise
restraint, and take measures to avoid the escalation of the political and
security tensions.
17. Summit
approved the urgent deployment of the SADC Former Special Envoy to Madagascar,
His Excellency Joaquim Chissano, the former President of the Republic of
Mozambique, to be assisted by the Chairperson of the Ministerial Committee of
the Organ and the Secretariat to facilitate a National Dialogue aimed at the
de-escalation of the political tensions and reaching consensus on the electoral
process.
18. Summit
mandated the Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security
Cooperation to engage the African Union (AU), and the United Nations (UN), with
a view to developing a common approach for assisting Madagascar.
19. Summit
commended H.E João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, the President of the Republic of
Angola and Chairperson of the Organ on Politics Defence and Security
Cooperation for hosting the Summit and for the warm hospitality extended to all
the delegates.
Done at
Luanda, Republic of Angola, 24th April 2018 4
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