SA committed to SADC objectives: Lamola
He was speaking at the official opening of the Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers.
South Africa's Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, affirmed the nation's dedication to the goals of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) during the opening of the SADC Council of Ministers' regular meeting in Durban. The minister emphasized the significance of ratifying the Protocol on the Facilitation of Movement of Persons, a document aimed at regulating migration and promoting free movement across the region.
Lamola highlighted that industrial development in South Africa has greatly benefited from the region's substantial labor force and expressed optimism about finding comprehensive solutions to the migration challenges the region faces. Currently, ten member states have signed and seven have ratified the protocol; however, ratification from all eleven member states is required for implementation.
The minister urged all member states to sign the protocol, stating that this would facilitate regular and orderly migration and bolster regional integration.
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