President Hakainde Hichilema will tomorrow February 8, 2025, travel to Tanzania to attend a Joint Summit of Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) Heads of State.
The high-level meeting aims to find a common approach to resolving the security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Summit will be co-chaired by Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as SADC Chair, and Kenyan President William Ruto, as EAC Chair.
“The Summit follows the outcomes of the Extraordinary SADC
Heads of State Summit held in Zimbabwe on January 31, 2025, and the 24th Extraordinary EAC Summit held on January 29, 2025,” acting Foreign Affairs Minister, Jack Mwiimbu, said in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today.
Mr. Mwiimbu emphasized President Hichilema’s unwavering commitment to working with regional leaders to promote peace, security, and stability in the DRC.
He said that President is expected to return to Zambia immediately after the Summit
By Chimba Chilopa
