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<\/p>\nBy Siphesihle Dlamini
The Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has expressed heartfelt congratulations on behalf of His Majesty\u2019s Government to His Majesty King Mswati III for his recent appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.
This prestigious role, according to the PM, not only highlights the King\u2019s leadership capabilities but also sets the stage for his upcoming position as the incoming Chairperson of the Troika next year.<\/p>\n
Dlamini remarked, \u201cThis esteemed role heralds His Majesty\u2019s upcoming position as the incoming Chairperson of the Troika next year, further underscoring his enduring commitment to regional stability and peace.<\/p>\n
\u201d His statement reflects the government\u2019s recognition of the King\u2019s pivotal role in promoting peace and security within the Southern African region.
The Prime Minister emphasised that King Mswati III\u2019s leadership in advancing Africa\u2019s peace and security agenda is both historic and exemplary.<\/p>\n
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\u201cHis visionary interventions during that period remain a testament to his dedication to fostering peace and security across the continent,\u201d Dlamini noted, referring to the King\u2019s previous tenure as Troika Chairperson from 2010 to 2011.<\/p>\n
His Majesty\u2019s proactive measures during this time were instrumental in addressing various regional conflicts and fostering dialogue among member states.
This recent appointment aligns with Eswatini\u2019s recent election as a member of the African Union Peace and Security Council, where it will represent the Southern Africa region.<\/p>\n
Dlamini pointed out that this election further affirms the nation\u2019s pivotal role as a champion of peace and security in Africa. \u201cOnce again, we congratulate His Majesty the King on this well-deserved recognition of his wise and noble leadership, which continues to inspire both the region and the global community,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis Majesty\u2019s leadership is a beacon of hope for many, and we are proud to support his initiatives that aim to strengthen ties among African nations,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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The Mandate of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security is to provide a foundation of Peace and Stability in the SADC Region as a prerequisite for the achievement of SADC objectives of socio-economic development, poverty eradication, and regional integration, as espoused in the SADC Vision 2050 and the RISDP 2020-2030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Siphesihle Dlamini The Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has expressed heartfelt congratulations on behalf of His Majesty\u2019s Government…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,22,24,25,29,26],"tags":[46,73,49,58],"class_list":["post-1682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","category-eswatini-daily-news","category-future","category-national","category-science-future","category-swaziland","tag-africa","tag-eswatini","tag-human-interest","tag-national","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"\n