南部非洲發展共同體與日本簽署全新戰略夥伴關係協議
SADC and Japan Sign New Strategic Partnership Agreement
於2026年4月9日，南部非洲發展共同體（SADC）與日本在波札納的嘉伯隆正式簽署了一份新的合作備忘錄（MoC）。
On April 9, 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Japan officially signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in Gaborone, Botswana.
重點支柱包括增強基礎設施，例如數位轉型與能源，並推動農業和礦業等領域的經濟發展。
Key pillars include enhancing infrastructure, such as digital transformation and energy, alongside economic development in areas like agriculture and mining.
此外，協議還處理了氣候韌性與社會進步等現代優先事項。
Furthermore, the agreement addresses modern priorities like climate resilience and social progress.
通過加強此長期合作，雙方旨在提升整個南非地區的永續價值鏈。
By strengthening this long-term collaboration, both parties aim to boost sustainable value chains across Southern Africa.
此舉反映了日本對非洲發展的持續承諾，並基於近期國際會議的勢頭進一步深化。
This move reflects Japan’s ongoing commitment to African development, building on the momentum from recent international conferences.
藉由在波札納設立專門的外交駐點，日本將繼續作為推動整個SADC地區區域安全、治理與長期經濟增長的重要夥伴。
With a dedicated diplomatic presence in Botswana, Japan remains a vital partner in fostering regional security, governance, and long-term economic growth throughout the SADC region.
