Southern Africa: Chihana Urges SADC Unity As Region Faces Congo, Madagascar and Mozambique Crises
Malawi's Second Vice-President Enock Chihana has called for SADC unity to address security crises in the DRC, Madagascar, and Mozambique. The summit focused on regional cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties between Malawi and Mozambique.
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Regional stability in Southern Africa is essential for economic development and the prevention of humanitarian crises.
Malawi's Second Vice-President Enock Chihana issued a rallying call to Southern African leaders today, urging them to tackle the region's mounting security crises with "openness, mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose."
Addressing the high-powered SADC Organ Troika Summit on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Durban, South Africa, Chihana insisted the regional bloc had built a formidable reputation for delivering peace and stability through solidarity and collective action -- even as it now faces a fresh wave of daunting challenges.
"As leaders entrusted with advancing the aspirations of our peoples, let us engage in our deliberations with openness, mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose. Together, we can strengthen peace and stability across our region," Chihana declared.
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