{"id":26259,"date":"2023-05-11T18:14:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T18:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/assecaa-10th-retreat-taking-shape"},"modified":"2023-05-11T18:40:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T18:40:17","slug":"assecaa-10th-retreat-taking-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/assecaa-10th-retreat-taking-shape","title":{"rendered":"ASSECAA 10TH RETREAT TAKING SHAPE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Retreat of the Association of Senates, Shoora and Equivalent Councils of Africa and the Arab World (ASSECAA) is currently underway and taking shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Today is the first day of the four-day workshop taking place at the Royal Swazi Spa Convention Centre.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"559\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_5.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_5-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Delegates for the 10th Retreat have already started arriving and settling in for the prestigious event where a number of themes are going to he tackled.<\/p>\n<p>This retreat seeks to encourage, support and strengthen parliamentary bicameral systems in and outside the Africa and Arab Regions.<\/p>\n<p>Senate President Lindiwe Dlamini said this workshop will Present an opportunity to showcase the Kingdom of Eswatini with the potential of attracting investors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"441\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_6.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_6.jpg 700w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_6-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have partnered with other Ministries, such as the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Trade and Trade (EIPA) as well as the Ministry of Tourism to package business and tourism investment opportunities respectively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the other hand, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will be engaged for areas relevant to their portfolios,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"397\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26255 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_7.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_7-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition, she said the Parliament of Eswatini was tasked with formulating presentation topics and the preferred topics are a priority on the global stage and, this alone will reflect on the kingdom\u2019s priorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis Retreat will attract international observers, hence the need for partnership with the United Nations Family which will be a validation of the Country\u2019s commitment to global initiatives,\u201d she said in addition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_8.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/05\/postMediaimg_34_8-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When further elaborating on her point she said, they plan to provide their usual hospitality to the guests. During these meetings, the Government has planned to showcase their culture, business opportunities and tourism industry. \u201c We will also arrange a tour of the most unique places in the country which will be packaged by the relevant ministry. We will also engage with the country\u2019s security forces to ensure that His Majesty\u2019s guests enjoy the peace and tranquility of the kingdom in its entirety,\u201d said the Senate President.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. The Retreat of the Association of Senates, Shoora and Equivalent Councils of Africa and the Arab World (ASSECAA) is currently underway and taking shape. Today is the first day of the four-day workshop taking place at the Royal Swazi Spa Convention Centre. 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