The Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC) and European Union Ambassadors accredited to the United Republic of Tanzania held a Political Dialogue meeting on 10 December 2013 in Arusha, the United Republic of Tanzania.
The political dialogue takes place within the framework of the Cotonou Agreement between the EU and the ACP states, to which the Regional Organisations are associated. The meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Dr. Richard Sezibera, Secretary General of the East African Community and Ambassador Filiberto Ceriani Sebregondi, Head of the EU Delegation to Tanzania and the EAC.
The Ambassadors and representatives from the Embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom and senior officials from the EAC Secretariat attended the meeting.
The parties reviewed the political situation in the countries of the sub-region, discussed EAC interventions towards the promotion of good governance, and deliberated on the elections observation in the Partner States.
The parties deliberated on the interventions for the promotion of peace and security in the region, including the programs for the Early Warning Mechanism; those for the Prevention, Management and Resolution of conflicts; and the implementation of programs under the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) including options for continued EU support in these areas.
They also discussed the EAC’s interventions aimed at combating the trafficking of drugs and of small arms and light weapons. The two sides exchanged views on issues relating to the ongoing cases at the International Criminal Court.
The EAC and EU also deliberated on their trade relations, including the progress towards concluding an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the two blocs for mutual benefit.
The EAC and EU reaffirmed their strong commitment to work together to advance peace and stability and to promote equitable growth and development in the region. They reiterated their commitment to cooperation and dialogue to further strengthen and deepen the regional integration agenda of the EAC.
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