Norway hails EAC integration
The Norwegian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Tone Skogen, who is on a four-day official visit to the United Republic of Tanzania, on Wednesday visited the EAC headquarters in a bid to show support towards the EAC integration agenda and gain insight on the status of the integration process.
Welcoming the Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister and her delegation to the EAC Headquarters, on behalf of the Secretary General, Amb. Dr Richard Sezibera, the Head of the Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Mr Owora Richard Othieno, commended the Norwegian government’s support to the regional integration process.
Mr Othieno briefed the Norwegian envoy on the current status of the EAC integration process and the milestones achieved so far. Among the key highlights of the latest achievements included the establishment of the Single Customs Territory, implementation of the Common Market Protocol and progress made towards a single currency by 2024.
Mr. Othieno made reference to the 17th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State which was held last week in Arusha, culminating in the admission of the Republic South Sudan as the sixth EAC Partner State.
“In addition, the Heads of State officially launched the new generation International East African e-Passport; a regional travel document that will fast-track clearance of East Africans within and outside EAC borders”, said Mr Othieno.
He informed the Minister that the positive developments taking place within the r