UAE reiterates commitment to unity, security and stability of Somalia

BRUSSELS, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – July 19, 2018) Mohammed Issa Al Suwaidi, Ambbadador of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Belgium, the EU and Luxembourg, reiterated the. UAE commitment to the Somali people efforts to bring about unity, security and stability in Somalia and to address security, political and development challenges in the Horn of Africa.

He welcomed the latest positive development between Ethiopia and Eritrea. & # 39; & # 39; The UAE is ready to work with regional and international partners to build on this historic achievement to enhance peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39; & # 39 ;. support Somalia and restore peace and stability in its people. To this end, the UAE has provided humanitarian and development badistance, security training as well as financial and logistical support to their armed forces. We have also supported efforts to combat maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia and contributed to the financing of regional development projects, "said the UAE ambbadador in addressing international actors gathered in Brussels to the Somali Partnership Forum organized by the European Union with the Federal Government of Somalia and Sweden from July 16 to 17. The event aimed to mobilize the international community to strengthen its support for Somalia's efforts to build a safer, more prosperous political, economic and security future after years of conflict Representatives from 58 countries and 6 international organizations gathered in Brussels to participate in the 2nd SPF, following the success of the inaugural SPF in Mogadishu on December 5, 2017.

'UAE welcomes the June agreement between the Federal Government of Somalia and from other regions, "said Suwaidi, expressing UAE's support for the new Somali partnership and its commitment to advance the efforts of the Somali federal government to implement its national development plan, particularly in the area of security reform.

& # 39; & # 39; The UAE is closely monitoring the encouraging progress made in the discussions between the Somali Federal Government and the international financial institutions. We urge regional and global actors as well as the central government to distance themselves from strategies that seek to sow seeds of division and rivalry, "he added.

He also urged them not to lose this time and block the way to terrorist organizations.

The President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, said: "The Federal Government of Somalia is fully committed to implementing the Political Road Map 2020, Plan transition for security, economic reform and reconciliation and dialogue with Somalia. The Partnership Forum is the key to strengthened partnerships with our regional and international partners We want to work according to the theme of the forum – moving forward together. Federica Mogherini, EU High Representative / Vice President, said: "The European Union is leading the international partnership to strengthen Somalia's political, economic and security reform agenda. I have also signed the EU contribution of 114.2 million euros to the African Union Mission in Somalia until the end of the year. 2007. Stability and development of the country are also crucial for the stability of the country. wider region and for Europe. Margot Wallström, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, said: "The Somalia Partnership Forum has made a number of strong commitments to inclusive policies: Somalia has taken very important steps on the road to Sustainable peace and development, and double our development badistance to Somalia to about $ 350 million over the next five years.

A Joint Communiqué was adopted outlining key findings

The UAE participated in the drafting of the third paragraph of the Joint Communiqué "We recognize that the meeting is taking place in a context of recent positive and historical developments in the Horn of Africa and Africa". increased engagement among regional leaders, creating new opportunities for reconciliation, stability, regional cooperation and economic integration. This new momentum must be seized by all Somali actors and we call on all members of the international community to cooperate to this end. & # 39; & # 39;