East-Africa

Regional Ministers Gather in Zanzibar to Address Peace, Security, and Integration

Foreign and East African Community (EAC) Ministers have just ened a retreat in Zanzibar aimed at addressing pressing issues of peace, security, and integration within the East African region.

The retreat, hosted by Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, January Makamba, brought together key representatives from member states to find concrete solutions to existing challenges.

The relationship between Rwanda and Tanzania has remained cordial and stable, underscored by mutual respect and shared goals.

This retreat further solidified their commitment to regional stability and cooperation.

Among the prominent attendees was Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe and State Minister for EAC, Gen. (Rtd) James Kabarebe, who expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality and the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue.

“Dear brother January Makamba, many thanks for inviting and hosting Foreign and EAC Ministers to this retreat in Zanzibar. We discussed peace and security in the region, the relations between partner states, and the EAC integration process, with a view to finding concrete solutions to existing challenges,” Amb. Nduhungirehe stated.

He also acknowledged the symbolic significance of the venue, noting that, “The morning breeze of the Indian Ocean in Zanzibar, this beautiful island of spices, as well as the Pan-African spirit of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, were beneficial to all of us.”

The retreat was characterized by a constructive and collaborative spirit. Burundian Foreign Minister Albert Shingiro and Congolese Minister Gracia Yamba were commended for their positive contributions to the discussions.

Nduhungirehe highlighted their efforts, saying, “I thank my brother Albert Shingiro of Burundi and my sister Gracia Yamba of the DRC for their constructive spirit.”

Hon. Makamba expressed his appreciation for the engagement and the progress made during the retreat.

“My dear brother Olivier Nduhungirehe, it is an honor for us to host you here in Zanzibar for this important retreat. I’m very pleased with the sober manner in which we’ve engaged on very sensitive issues of peace, security, and Partner-States relations in our region,” he remarked.

The retreat comes at a critical time for the EAC, as member states continue to grapple with various security challenges, including conflicts, political instability, and cross-border issues.

The discussions emphasized the need for collective action and mutual support to ensure regional stability and prosperity.

In addition to addressing security concerns, the retreat also focused on the EAC integration process, with an emphasis on enhancing economic cooperation and improving the livelihoods of the region’s citizens.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the integration agenda, with particular attention to trade facilitation, infrastructure development, and the free movement of people and goods.

The East African Community, established in 1967 and re-established in 2000, is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising six member states: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The EAC aims to promote economic, social, and political integration among its member states, with the ultimate goal of creating a prosperous and stable region.

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