Madagascar Welcomes Leaders for the 45th SADC Ordinary Summit

Antananarivo – President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is currently participating in the 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government at the Ivato Conference Center in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, President Ramaphosa engaged with fellow leaders during the SADC summit.

This summit is of considerable strategic importance for South Africa as it prepares to assume the SADC Chair.

In addition, South Africa is set to host the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in August 2026.

The theme for this year’s assembly is: “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC.”

Leaders will focus on boosting regional integration through key pillars: enhancing industrial capacity and regional value chains, modernizing agriculture, and promoting an inclusive energy transition. These efforts aim to create a more resilient, sustainable, and cohesive SADC region.