SADC countries urged to strengthen cross-border infrastructure to boost regional development


HARARE, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states should strengthen cross-border infrastructure to advance regional integration and economic development, a senior SADC official said on Monday.

Speaking at the SADC ministerial meeting on meteorology, transport, and information and communications technology (ICT) in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, Angele Makombo N'tumba, deputy executive secretary responsible for regional integration of the SADC, said member states should strengthen meteorological cooperation and promote transport and ICT infrastructure development, as these are critical to achieving regional integration and economic prosperity.

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