# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola has officially taken over as chairperson of the Southern African Development Community Council of Ministers. He succeeds Zimbabwe’s Foreign Affairs minister Amon Murwira. Speaking in Durban, Lamola says as the region confronts population growth and changing economic realities, South Africa’s chairship will prioritise economic growth, job creation, peace and regional stability. He emphasised on strengthening regional security in the entire SADC region:
Lamola takes over SADC Council of Ministers’ chair [SOUND]
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