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Summit
of the Troika of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation,
Pretoria, Republic of South Africa media statement
SADC
March 09, 2013
1. Summit of
the Troika of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation
was held in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa on 9 March 2013 to
consider the political and security situation in the region, in
particular the developments in the Republic of Zimbabwe.
2. Summit was
attended by the following Heads of State and Government:
(i) HE Jakaya
Mrisho Kikwete President of the United Republic
of Tanzania andthe Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence
and Security Cooperation;
(ii) HE Jacob
Gedleyihlekisa Zuma President of the Republic of
South Africa and the
SADC Facilitator of the
ZimbabwePolitical Dialogue;
(iii) Hon. Hage
Geingob Prime Minister of the Republic of
Namibia;
(iv) Hon. Filipe
Jacinto Nyusi Minister of Defence of the
Republic of Mozambique and the
Representative of the
Chairperson of SADC.
3. Summit was
also attended by Dr. Tomaz Augusto Salomão, the Executive
Secretary of SADC.
4. Summit received
a report from HE Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, President of the Republic
of South Africa and the SADC Facilitator of the Zimbabwe Political
Dialogue.
5. Summit endorsed
the report of the SADC Facilitator of the Zimbabwe Political Dialogue
and its recommendations
6. Summit commended
H.E. Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa and SADC
Facilitator of the Zimbabwe Political Dialogue for his efforts towards
full implementation of GPA.
7. Summit commended
the parties to the Global
Political Agreement for completing the constitutional making
process which created conditions for holding
a referendum scheduled for 16 March 2013.
8. Summit urged
the Zimbabwe citizens to participate in the referendum in order
to pave the way for the holding peaceful and credible elections
in Zimbabwe.
9. Summit called
on the parties to the GPA to continue to work together towards creating
a conducive environment for the forthcoming elections in the country.
10. Summit noted
that SADC Election Observer Mission will be launched in Zimbabwe
on 10 March 2013.
11. Troika of
the Organ will remain seized with the political developments in
Zimbabwe.
12. Summit expressed
gratitude to the people and the Government of the Republic of South
Africa for the warm hospitality and facilities availed for the smooth
running of the meeting.
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