UN General Assembly
1984

237. In a number of regions also, new initiatives in connection with South-South co-operation have been undertaken. To this end, my country, together with other countries of eastern and southern Africa, concluded at Lusaka in December 1981 a treaty establishing a preferential trade area for the sub region. The area, which has a potential membership of 20 countries, has been operational since July of this year. Its aim is to achieve the expansion of sub regional trade and co-operation in agricultural, industrial, transport and communications development.