President receives SADC delegation

On May 19, 2012

President Isaias Afwerki today received and held talks with a delegation from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) headed by the Foreign Affairs Minister of Zimbabwe, Mr. Simbarashe Simbanenduku.

Asmara, 19 May, 2012 – President Isaias Afwerki today received and held talks with a delegation from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) headed by the Foreign Affairs Minister of Zimbabwe, Mr. Simbarashe Simbanenduku.

During the meeting at the State House, both sides held discussions as regards strengthening the African Union (AU) and its scheduled summit conference in Lilongue, Malawi, in July.

Noting the need for exerting strenuous efforts to overcome lost opportunities of the Union over the past years, President Isaias emphasized that all the member states are duty-bound to do their level best towards strengthening the organization. He also pointed out that the AU member states need to appoint a competent person who would serve as the President of the African Union’s Commission.

The 10-member SADC delegation comprising three ministers concluded its day-long working visit to Eritrea and left later in the day.