The chief agenda of the Summit was to review and consider the political and security situation in the region, in particular the latest developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Madagascar and the Republic of Zimbabwe. The two-days Summit began with Ministerial-Level meeting led by Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation on the 9th of January, 2013 in Hyatt Regency- Kilimanjaro Hotel in Dar es Salaam and later followed by the meeting of the Heads of State and Government on the 10th of January, under the Chairmanship of President Kikwete.
Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb.) (kushoto) akisalimiana na Mhe. Armando Emillio Guebuza, Rais wa Msumbiji mara baada ya Rais huyo kuwasili katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Julius Nyerere leo. Mhe. Guebuza ni miongoni mwa Marais wanaohudhuria Mkutano Maalum wa Asasi ya Siasa, Ulinzi na Usalama ya Jumuiya ya Maendeleo ya Nchi za Kusini mwa Afrika (SADC-TROIKA) unaofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam tarehe 10 Januari, 2013.