LOZITHA: King Mswati, the Chairperson of the South African Customs Union(SACU) has urged Heads of State within the regional economic development organization, to ensure the implementation of the strategic plan amid global economic instability.
Addressing the Heads of State and other guests that include Cabinet Ministers within the SACU countries being, Lesotho, Eswatini, South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, the said SACU “assess and reflect” on the risks and challenges faced by the region and find ways to mitigate them.
“In view of the global outlook and risks, SACU as a region needs to assess and reflect on these risks, and on how best to effectively manage and mitigate against them, to elicit opportunities for action and collaboration.We have seen this organisation grow from strength to strength, moving in the right direction. As members, we have an obligation to nurture this child of ours and where there are challenges we need to sit down and find amicable solutions,” said the eSwatini King as quoted by Government online platforms.
The SACU Summit was held on Thursday at Lozitha Palace-Mandvulo Hall, about thirty-five(35) kilometers from the capital city-Mbabane.
It was attended by, among others, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Maketane, Namibia Prime Minister Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Botswana Minister of Trade and Industry Mmusi Kgafela.
SACU Heads of State and Governments pose for a group photo at Mandvulo Grand Hall.