EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT
LUANDA, ANGOLA JUNE 01, 2012
An Extraordinary Session of the Summit of Heads of State and Government
of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Luanda,
Republic of Angola on 1st June 2012.
The Summit was officially opened by H.E. Eng. José Eduardo dos Santos, President of the Republic of Angola and the Chairperson of SADC.
1. Summit observed a minute of silence in memory of the late President of Malawi, H.E. Bingu Wa Mutharika and extended condolences to the family, people and Government of Malawi.
1. The Summit was attended by the following Heads of State and Government and their representatives:
Angola H.E. President José Eduardo dos Santos
Botswana H.E. President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama
Namibia H.E. President Hifikepunye Pohamba
South Africa H.E. President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma
Swaziland His Majesty King Mswati III
Zambia H.E. President Michael Chilufya Sata
Zimbabwe H.E. President Robert Gabriel Mugabe
United Republic Rt. Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda, Prime Minister of Tanzania
DRC Hon. Raymond Tshibanda N’Tungamulongo, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Franchophonie
Malawi Hon. Ephraim Mganda Chiume, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Mauritius Dr the Hon. Arvin Boolell, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade
Mozambique Hon. Aldemiro Baloi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Seychelles Hon. Jean Paul Adam, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Lesotho H.E. Matlotilso Ntoane, High Commissioner to South Africa
1. H.E. President dosSantoswelcomed the
Heads of State and Government and other delegates to the Republic of
Angola. In his speech, the Chairperson of SADC underscored the
importance of regional infrastructure development as one of the key
pillars for the SADC integration and development agenda and for poverty
eradication.
1. Summitconsidered and adopted the
Report of the Troika of the Organ Summit that met on 1st June 2012 in
Luanda, Angola, which reviewed the political and security situation in
the Region. In particular:
6.1 Summitnoted that the Region
continues to consolidate democracy and the rule of law as reflected in
the holding of successful elections in a number of Member States. In
this regard,Summitcongratulated:
(i) H.E. President James Alix Michel for winning Presidential Elections in theSeychellesin September 2011.
(ii) H.E. President Michael Chilufya Sata for winning the Presidential Elections inlambia, in September 2011, and
(iii) H.E. President Joseph Kabila Kabange for winning the Presidential Elections held in the DRC in November 2011.
6.2 Summitcommended the people ofLesothofor holding peaceful, free and fair National Assembly Elections on May 26, 2012.
6.3 Summitreceived an update on the
positive political and security situation in DRC and encouraged the
Government of DRC to continue consolidating peace and democracy.
6.4 On Madagascar,Summit
noted that efforts by the SADC Mediation team, led by former President
of Mozambique, H.E. Joaquim Alberto Chissano and the SADC Organ Troika
resulted in the signing, in September 2011 by ten of the eleven Malagasy
stakeholders, of the Roadmap that seeks to return the country to
constitutional normalcy. Summit reiterated the importance of the full
implementation of the Roadmap for ending the crisis in the country.
6.5 Summit mandated the SADC
Mediator and the Troika of the Organ to facilitate dialogue and convene
a meeting between H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of the High
Transition Authority and H.E Marc Ravalomanana, former President as a
matter of urgency in order to ensure full implementation of the Roadmap
and create an enabling environment for holding credible, free and fair
elections.
6.6 Summit also noted that
the SADC Liaison Office that was established in November 2011 to support
the implementation process is fully operational with officers from the
Troika of the Organ Member States and office of the Chairperson of SADC
on the ground since January 2012.
6.7 On Malawi, Summitcommended the
people of this country for adhering to the country’s constitutional
provisions regarding succession following the demise of H.E President
Bingu wa Mutharika on the 5th April 2012.
6.8 Summit congratulated Her Excellency
President Mrs. Joyce Mtila-Banda for ascending to the position of
President of Malawi on the 7th of April 2012.
6.9 On Zimbabwe, Summit commended
stakeholders for their commitment, cooperation and efforts towards the
implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) and urged the
parties to the GPA to finalise the constitution-making process and
subject it to a referendum thereafter.
6.10 Summit also urged the parties to
the GPA, assisted by His Excellency Jacob G Zuma, President of the
Republic ofSouth Africaand SADC Facilitator of the Zimbabwe Political
Dialogue, to develop an implementation mechanism and to set out time
frames for the full implementation of the Roadmap to Elections.
6.11 Summit further commended the Facilitator for his efforts towards the realisation of full implementation of GPA.
1. Summit noted a proposal from the
Chairperson of SADC, based on a Concept Paper on the need to develop a
SADC Vision 2050 and referred the matter to Member States for further
consultations and contributions. Inputs from this process will be
consolidated and submitted to Council andSummitat the next meeting in
August 2012.
1. Summit reiterated its support for the
candidature of Honourable Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Home
Affairs of the Republic of South Africa for the position of the
Chairperson of African Union Commission.
1. Summit noted that the Government of
Malawi reaffirmed its commitment to host the AU Summit in July 2012. In
reaffirming its support for Malawias a host for the next AU Summit in
July 201Z,Summit underscored the need to finalise the election of
Members of the AU Commission during the session.
1. Summit noted that the Regional
Infrastructure Development Master Plan (RIDMP) is being finalised to
form the basis for implementing infrastructure networks in the key
sectors such as energy, transport, including maritime corridors
Information and Communications Technology, tourism and water, taking
into account the specificities of island Member States.
1. Summit directed the Council of
Ministers and in particular, the SADC Ministers responsible for Finance
and Investment to expedite the process for the establishment of the SADC
Development Fund in order to, among other things, ensure the
availability of adequate levels of resources to fund regional
infrastructure programmes.
1. Summit expressed its unequivocal
support to the candidature ofNamibiato host the Green Climate Fund
Secretariat under the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate
Change (UNFCC) and also requested that the candidature be submitted to
the AU Summit in Lilongwe for endorsement.
1. Summit commended the Government and
people of the Republic of Angola for the successful hosting of the
Extraordinary Summit and expressed gratitude for the generous
hospitality.
LUANDA, ANGOLA
1st June 2012
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Traduction libre des points touchant Madagascar
6.4 Sur Madagascar, le Sommet a noté que
les efforts déployés par l’équipe de médiation de la SADC, dirigée par
l’ancien président du Mozambique, SEM Joaquim Alberto Chissano
et à la Troïka de l’Organe de la SADC a abouti à la signature, en
Septembre 2011 par dix des onze parties prenantes malgaches, de la
Feuille de route qui vise à ramener le pays à la normalité
constitutionnelle. Sommet a réitéré l’importance de la mise en œuvre
intégrale de la Feuille de route pour mettre fin à la crise dans le
pays.
6.5 Sommet a mandaté le Médiateur de la
SADC et la Troïka de l’Organe de faciliter le dialogue et de convoquer
une réunion entre SE Andry Rajoelina, président de la Haute Autorité de transition et de SEM Marc Ravalomanana,
ancien Président comme une question d’urgence afin d’assurer la pleine
application de la Feuille de route et de créer un environnement propice
pour la tenue des élections crédibles, libres et équitables.
6.6 Sommet a également noté que le
Bureau de liaison de la SADC qui a été créé en Novembre 2011 pour
soutenir la mise en œuvre est pleinement opérationnel avec des agents de
la Troïka des États membres d’organes et de bureaux de la présidence de
la SADC sur le terrain depuis Janvier 2012.
Source:Tananews