Saturday June 15, 2024
Luzern, Switzerland (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud presided over a roundtable discussion on peace, security, and economic dynamics in Luzern, Switzerland, on Friday.
Representatives from Interpeace, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the Federal Government of Somalia attended the meeting, which focused on key issues affecting the country.
President Mohamud highlighted ongoing peacebuilding efforts in Somalia under his vision of "Somalia in Peace with Itself and Peace with the World". He emphasized the importance of WTO membership and the role of trade in addressing fragility and fostering economic growth.
He further underscored the Government's commitment to advancing peace and stability through the "Trade for Peace" concept. This includes efforts to consolidate reconciliation at both state and national levels and ongoing stabilization initiatives to restore crucial citizen-centred services to help communities in newly liberated areas build sustainable and secure livelihoods.
The Somali government is set to take over security responsibilities from African Union troops when they leave the country in December 2024. Regional governments, international partners, and organizations closely monitor how Somalia will manage its security and maintain peace post-ATMIS mission.