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The history of COMESA began in December 1994 when it was formed to replace the former Preferential Trade Area (PTA) which had existed from the earlier days of 1981.
COMESA (as defined by its Treaty) was established as an organisation of free independent sovereign states which have agreed to co-operate in developing their natural and human resources for the good of all their people and as such it has a wide-ranging series of objectives which necessarily include in its priorities the promotion of peace and security in the region.
Focuses on strengthening secure and efficient border control systems, promoting integrated approaches to regulate cross-border movements of people and goods, and combating transnational threats such as smuggling, trafficking, and terrorism in developing nations and border regions.
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.