Peace in Sadc

Defence Minister, George Mpombo says Southern African countries have made commendable strides towards maintain peace and stride in the sub-region.

Mr. Mpombo said the peace the SADC region has enjoyed should be quarded jealously.

He was speaking in Lusaka at the opening ceremony of the 12th session of the Zambia-Botswana Joint Permanent Commission (JPC).

Mr. Mpombo said without peace,there can never be sustainable development in all areas of human endeavour.

At the same function, Botswana's Minister of Justice Defence and Security, Phandu Skelemani said the future JPC meetings should dwell on issues of transforming the bilateral relations.

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