• To represent the AU in the Southern Africa region;
  • To increase awareness about the AU, its mission and its work in the region;
  • To support the Exchange of Information between Southern African countries and other countries of the Africa Union;
  • To counter, when necessary, media distortions about developments and events in Southern Africa;
  • To deal with issues which foster and promote cohesion, solidarity and unity;
  • To promote unity, solidarity and enhance Pan-African spirit in the Southern African Region
  • To participate in other consultations of interest to the AU.