LILONGWE, Malawi – The Extraordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has officially commenced in Lilongwe, bringing together regional leaders to discuss critical peace and security matters affecting Southern Africa.
Opening the meeting on Monday, Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, George Chaponda, emphasized the importance of collective action in addressing emerging political and security challenges across the region.Chaponda assures IMF of DPP commitment to ECF
Chaponda said the ministers would deliberate on several key issues, including the political transition process in Madagascar, a proposed goodwill mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the withdrawal of SADC military troops, and recent attacks targeting foreign African nationals in South Africa.
He stressed that maintaining peace, stability and regional cooperation remains central to SADC’s objectives, urging member states to work together in finding lasting solutions to the challenges confronting the region.
The discussions are expected to produce recommendations and resolutions that will be submitted to the Extraordinary SADC Organ Troika Summit of Heads of State and Government for consideration and further action.Chaponda claims MCP politicians’ hijacks food distribution exercise
The meeting comes at a time when Southern Africa is facing complex political and security dynamics, with member states seeking coordinated responses to safeguard regional peace, stability and development.
