International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa will push to increase trade between SADC member states to 50% and ensure the region benefits from its critical-mineral wealth during its 2026–2027 leadership.
South Africa's International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola outlines the country's strategic priorities for its SADC chairpersonship, focusing on increasing intra-regional trade, infrastructure development, and addressing migration challenges.
He said South Africa would push to increase trade between SADC member states to 50% and ensure the region benefits from its critical-mineral wealth during its 2026–2027 leadership.
Lamola was speaking in Durban on Wednesday as South Africa formally accepted the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairpersonship at the Council of Ministers meeting.
He said South Africa's priorities would include peace, security and stability, accelerating industrialisation, expanding regional trade, developing infrastructure and strengthening social and human capital.
