SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security
6 February 2006
South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, will
today, 6 February 2006, depart Cape Town for Windhoek, Namibia, where she will
lead a high level government delegation to the meeting of the Southern African
Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security later
today.
Minister Dlamini Zumaâs delegation includes Ministers Mosiuoa Lekota,
Charles Nqakula and Deputy Minister Malusi Gigaba as well as senior government
officials.
South Africaâs participation in the meeting takes place within the context
of the countryâs commitment to advancing the African agenda through, and among
others the strengthening and consolidation of SADC institutions.
In this context, the SADC Organ on Politics Defence and Security will
deliberate upon, among others,
* Regional politico-economic situation in SADC
* Elections in the region
* SADC stand-by force.
Minister Dlamini Zuma returns to South Africa on Tuesday, 7 February
2006.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
6 February 2006
