July 16, 2021

Joint Statement of the SADC-EU Ministerial Political Dialogue

In line with the 1994 Berlin Initiative and Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement, the 2021 Political Dialogue Meeting at ministerial level between the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the European Union (EU) was held on 16 June, hosted by the European Union. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting took place in virtual format. The meeting was preceded by a meeting of Senior Officials.