and security agenda with that of the African Union. Particular emphasis will be in the areas of Standby Force, democracy, human rights, good governance the fight against corruption. We will do so with a strong conviction that the political and security agendas of SADC and the African Union are not mutually exclusive. For a peaceful, stable and prosperous Southern Africa Pakalitha Bethuel Mosisili (MP) Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. 5 August 2004 7