Eswatini has taken a prominent role at the 45th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), hosted in Madagascar, as regional leaders gather to discuss economic integration, peace, and sustainable development.
The high-level meeting brings together heads of state and government from across the 16-member bloc, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening trade ties, addressing security challenges, and advancing regional infrastructure projects.
Eswatini’s delegation is led by senior government officials representing the country’s commitment to regional cooperation. Their participation underscores Eswatini’s engagement in shaping policies aimed at fostering stability, boosting economic growth, and enhancing resilience against climate change.
The summit also provides a platform for member states to review progress on SADC’s industrialisation strategy, which seeks to diversify economies and create greater opportunities for intra-regional trade.
Delegates are expected to deliberate on conflict resolution mechanisms in areas facing political instability, as well as coordinated responses to food insecurity and energy shortages. The gathering comes at a time when many southern African nations are grappling with the combined pressures of slow economic recovery, global market fluctuations, and the effects of extreme weather events.
Eswatini’s active involvement at this year’s summit reflects its broader diplomatic efforts to reinforce solidarity among member states. By participating in key policy discussions and regional planning initiatives, the kingdom aims to contribute to long-term strategies that benefit the entire region.
The 45th SADC Summit is anticipated to conclude with a joint communiqué outlining the decisions taken and reaffirming the bloc’s shared vision of a more integrated, peaceful, and prosperous southern Africa.
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