FOUR Heads of State and Government from Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Madagascar and Eswatini jetted into the country yesterday, joining their counterparts who arrived on Thursday for the 44th SADC Summit which starts today.
The four leaders who arrived yesterday are Angolan President and outgoing SADC Chair, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Felix Tshisekedi (Democratic Republic of Congo), Andry Rajoelina (Madagascar) and King Mswati III (Eswatini).
All the Presidents arrived to a warm and joyous welcome, characterised by traditional dance and a guard of honour.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi is welcomed by Tourism Minister Barbra Rwodzi at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday ahead of the 44th SADC Summit of Heads of State today
President Lourenço was welcomed by Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, while President Tshisekedi was welcomed by Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi.
King Mswati III was welcomed by Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, with President Rajoelina being received by National Housing and Social Amenities Minister Zhemu Soda.
Mauritius’ deputy Prime Minister Steven Obeegadoo, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Executive Secretary, Claver Gatete and African Continental Free Trade Area Secretary General Wamkele Mene also arrived yesterday.