. Finalisation by SADC of the review of RISDP priorities and time- frames. . Contribution by South Africa to regional economic integration through infrastructure development. . Consolidation of SADC FTA for trade liberalisation in East and Southern Africa. . Promotion and strengthening institutional cooperation between SADC and SACU (the notion of SACU as nucleus for regional economic integration). . Prioritisation regional economic integration with focus on market integration; infrastructure development; and industrial development. . The realisation of the grand FTA (Tripartite process). . There is a need to develop clear strategies of engagement within various groupings and to ensure that they are in line with South Arica's interests as a country; and in the region. South Africa was regarded as on course for achieving regional integration.