Urgent Ratification of SADC Regional Development Fund Agreement
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TLDR
- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) renewed its commitment to regional integration during the 46th Ordinary Summit held in Durban, South Africa.
- Tanzania's delegation was led by Minister for Defence and National Service Dr. Rhimo Nyansaho, representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
- The summit emphasized the need for member states to capitalize on emerging opportunities for deeper regional integration and expanded trade.
- Leaders urged member states to strengthen disease surveillance and response systems to effectively manage outbreaks and pandemics.
- The summit commended member states that ratified the Agreement on the Operationalisation of the SADC Regional Development Fund and urged others to expedite their ratification processes.