JOINT COMMUNIQUĖ OF THE SADC TROIKA SUMMIT HELD IN SOUTH AFRICA

SUMMIT OF THE SADC TROIKA OF THE ORGAN ON POLITICS, DEFENCE AND SECURITY COOPERATION




CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA




COMMUNIQUĖ
The Organ Troika Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) was held in Cape Town, South Africa on 10 May 2013.

Summit was attended by the following Heads of State and Government and their representatives:

South Africa H.E. President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma

United Republic 
of Tanzania H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete

Namibia Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Minister of Foreign 
Affairs) 

Summit was chaired by H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.

Summit was also attended by the Executive Secretary of SADC, Dr. Tomaz Augusto Salomão.

Summit considered the political and security situation in the region, in particular the latest developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Madagascar and the Republic of Zimbabwe.

On Democratic Republic of Congo
Summit received a progress report on the deployment of the Intervention Brigade in the Eastern DRC.

Summit welcomed the adoption of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2098 of 28 March, 2013 which provides the mandate for the deployment of the Intervention Brigade (IB) in the Eastern DRC under the auspices of MONUSCO.

Summit noted with appreciation the continued collaboration between SADC and the ICGLR, including the African Union and the UN on the deployment in the Eastern DRC. 

Summit urged the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 to continue with the Kampala Talks with the view to concluding them expeditiously, to allow the people of the Eastern DRC to live in peace.

Summit reiterated its call for urgent attention to be given to the grave humanitarian situation in the Eastern DRC.

On Madagascar 
Summit received a briefing from H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation on the recent political developments in Madagascar, particularly the outcome of his meeting with H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of the Transition of the Republic of Madagascar on 3 and 4 May 2013 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Summit also received a briefing from H.E. Joaquim Chissano, former President of the Republic of Mozambique and the SADC Mediator on the political process in Madagascar, which highlighted recent political developments particularly preparations for the upcoming elections.

Summit commended:
H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation for his efforts in finding a lasting solution to the Madagascar political crisis; and

H.E. Joaquim Chissano, former President of the Republic of Mozambique and the SADC Mediator in Madagascar for his efforts towards restoring constitutional normalcy in the country.

7.4 Summit expressed grave concern on the decision of the Special Electoral Court to endorse illegitimate candidatures for the forthcoming Presidential elections in violation of the Malagasy Constitution and the Electoral Law.

Summit also expressed its displeasure on the decision of H.E. Rajoelina to renege on his earlier undertaking not to stand in the forthcoming Presidential election as reflected in the SADC Dar es Salaam Declaration of 16 January 2013.

Summit further expressed its disappointment with the unwise decision of Mouvance Ravalomanana to present Madam Lalao Ravalomanana, former First Lady of the Republic of Madagascar as a Presidential candidate.

Summit urged H.E. Andry Rajoelina, former President Didier Ratsiraka and Madam Lalao Ravalomanana to consider withdrawing their candidatures to ensure peaceful conduct of elections and stability in Madagascar.

7.8 Summit urged all parties in Madagascar to respect the Election Calendar as issued by the Independent Electoral Commission (CENI-T) and endorsed by the United Nations.

7.9 In view of the recent development in Madagascar, Summit invites the UN to supervise the elections in Madagascar in collaboration with the AU. 

7.10 Summit committed to continue to be seized with the developments in Madagascar.

On Zimbabwe
8.1 Summit commended H.E. Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa and the SADC Facilitator on Zimbabwe Political Dialogue for his efforts towards the full implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) in Zimbabwe.

8.2 Summit also commended the people of Zimbabwe for holding a credible, free and fair constitutional referendum on 16 March 2013.

8.3 Summit urged the parties to finalise the outstanding issues in the implementation of the GPA and preparations for holding free and fair elections in Zimbabwe.

Summit expressed gratitude to the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa for the warm hospitality and excellent facilities provided during the meeting.



Done in Cape Town 
Republic of South Africa
10 May 2013

Kikao cha SADC nchini Afrika Kusini

Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Ulinzi na Usalama wa SADC (watatu kushoto), akiongoza Kikao Maalum cha Kamati hiyo kilichofanyika jana, jijini Cape Town, Afrika Kusini.  Wengine pichani ni wajumbe wa Kamati hiyo akiwemo mwenyeji Rais Jacob Zuma wa Afrika Kusini (kulia), Bibi Netumbo Nandi-Ndaiwa (kushoto), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nchi za Nje wa Namibia, na Dkt. Tomaz Salomao (wa pili kushoto), Katibu Mkuu wa SADC.  (Picha na Freddy Maro wa Ikulu)

Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akiwa katika mazunguzo mafupi na mwenyeji Rais Jacob Zuma wa Afrika Kusini wakati wakitoka katika ukumbi wa hoteli ya Westin, jijini Cape Town, Afrika Kusini. (Picha na Freddy Maro wa Ikulu)

Annual Meeting of the Workers Council of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Naomi Zegezege, Secretary of the Workers' Council of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation gives her opening remarks before welcoming the Chairman of the Workers' Council, Mr. John Haule, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The Meeting was held today at Karimjee Hall in Dar es Salaam.

Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (2nd left), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation listens to Ms. Zegezege, Secretary of the Workers' Council of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.   Others in the photo are Mr. John M. Haule (left), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who is also a Chairman of the Workers' Council, Ambassador Rajabu Gamaha (2nd right), Deputy Permanent Secretary and Mr. Ali Kiwenge, General Secretary of the Tanzania Union of Government and Health Employees (TUGHE). 

Mr. John Haule, Permanent Secretary and Chairman of the Worker's Council gives few remarks before welcoming Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs who was a Guest of Honor during the Meeting held today at Karimjee Hall in Dar es Salaam. 

The Guest of Honor, Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (center) and other dignitaries in the high table took a moment of respect to commemorate the two employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs  who passed away earlier this year.   

The Guest of Honor, Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (2nd left), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation gives his opening remarks during the Workers' Council Annual Meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held today at Karimjee Hall in Dar es Salaam. 

Ms. Ngusekela Nyerere and Mr. Hangi Mgaka, Members of Secretariat taking notes during the Meeting. 

Ms. Amisa Mwakawago (right) and Ms. Gloria Mboya (left), Assistant Directors in the Department of Administration, Human Resources and Management in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  

Some of the Members of the Workers' Council listening to the Deputy Minister's opening remarks. 

More Members. 

Directors in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also were present during the Workers' Council Meeting.  Right is Mr. Mndeme Dush-hood, Director of Administration, Human Resources and Management in the Ministry, Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (2nd right), Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia, Ambassador Bertha Semu-Somi (2nd left) and Director of Diaspora.   Others are Ambassador Dora Msechu (left), Director of the Department Europe and Americas and Ambassador Irene Kasyanju (behind right), Director of the Legal Affairs Unit in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Internatioal Co-operation.  

Ambassador Vincent Kibwana, Director of the Department of Africa in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gives vote of thanks on behalf of the Members of the Workers' Council to the Guest of Honor. 

A group photo of the Deputy Minister Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (7th left) together with the Members of the Workers' Council of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Ambassador Irene Kasyanju (left) in a photo with Mr. James Lugaganya, Director of Policy and Planning in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation speaks to the members of media after the opening of the Ministry Workers' Council held today at Karimjee Hall in Dar es Salaam. 

JK Awaaga Wanajeshi Wanaokwenda Kulinda Amani DRC

Amiri Jeshi Mkuu Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akimkabidhi bendera kiongozi wa batalioni ya  wanajeshi wa JWTZ wanaokwenda  kujiunga na  jeshi la Umoja wa Mataifa la kulinda amani Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo, katika sherehe za kuwaaga zilizofanyika Msangani, Kibaha, Mkoa wa Pwani leo Mei 8, 2013.  Waziri wa Ulinzi na Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa, Mhe. Shamsi Vuai Nahodha na Mkuu wa Majeshi Jenerali Davis Mwamunyange wanashuhudia.

A Congratulatory Message to the re-elected Prime Minister of Malaysia

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a Congratulatory Message to His Excellency Najib Tun Razak, upon being re-elected as the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 6th of May, 2013.  

The message reads as follows:

"His Excellency Najib Tun Razak,

Prime Minister,

Kuala Lumpur,

MALAYSIA.

Your Excellency,

It is with immense pleasure that I take this opportunity to convey to you, on behalf of the Government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania, and indeed on my own behalf warm greetings and congratulations upon your being re - elected as the Prime Minister of Malaysia.  

We in Tanzania are confident that under your able leadership the Government and people of the Malaysia will continue to score remarkable achievements in the years to come.

I take this opportunity to reaffirm my country’s commitment and desire to continue working with you and your Government in further strengthening the existing ties of friendship and cooperation between our two countries and peoples.

Please accept, Your Excellency, my best wishes for your personal good health and peace and prosperity for the people of Malaysia.

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA’’

Issued by: 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-

operation,

Dar es Salaam.

6th May, 2013.

Rais Kikwete akatiza ziara ya Kuwait

Mhe. Rais Kikwete atoa Tamko dhidi ya Tukio la Mlipuko Mjini Arusha

Rais Kikwete ziarani nchini Kuwait

Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania akiwa na mwenyeji wake Mhe. Amiri Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Mtawala wa Dola ya Kuwait mara baada ya kuwasili nchini humo jana tarehe 5 Mei, 2013 kwa ajili ya ziara ya kikazi ya siku mbili. 

Mhe. Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akiwa katika mazungumzo na Mhe. Amiri Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Mtawala wa Dola ya Kuwait mara baada ya kuwasili nchini humo jana tarehe 5 Mei, 2013 kwa ajili ya ziara ya kikazi ya siku mbili. 

Katika ziara hiyo, Rais Kikwete ameambatana na Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Dkt. Abdallah Kigoda (Mb), Waziri wa Viwanda na Biashara, Mhe. Prof. Sospeter Muhongo, Waziriwa Nishati na Madini, Mhe. Nassor Ahmed Mazrui (Mb),Waziri wa Biashara, Viwanda na Masoko wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi – Zanzibar, Mhe. Omar Yussuf Mzee (Mb), Waziri wa Nchi, Ofisi ya Rais – Fedha, Uchumi na Mipango wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi – Zanzibar.

Picha zote kwa hisani ya www.issamichuzi.blogspot.com

Rais Rajoelina wa Serikali ya Mpito ya Madagascar awasili nchini kwa ziara ya siku mbili

Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania akimkaribisha Mhe. Andry Rajoelina, Rais wa Serikali ya Mpito ya Madagascar mapema jioni ya leo mara baada ya Rais huyo kuwasili kwenye Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Julius Nyerere, jijini Dar es Salaam.  Rais Rajoelina yupo nchini kwa ziara ya kikazi ya siku mbili.

Mhe. Rais Kikwete akitembea pamoja na mgeni wake Mhe. Rais Rajoelina wa Serikali ya Mpito ya Madagascar mara baada ya kuwasili nchini jioni hii kwa ajili ya ziara ya siku mbili. 

Picha na Ikulu (www.issamichuzi.blogspot.com)