The aim of the meeting was to consider progress of implementation of EAC Customs Union; and mechanism to fast track EA Federation. The Council of Ministers considered the some Reports on the activities of the Community undertaken since the last ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers in November 2004.

Below please find links to the Statement made by Honorable Jakaya Kikwete at the Opening Session and the full Press Release of the Council Meerting Conclusion.

• Statement by Honorable Jakaya Kikwete, MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-Operation, Tanzania and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the East African Community
• Press Release at the Conclusion of the 10th Meeting of EAC Council of Ministers