Monday September 16, 2024
Mogadishu (HOL) — The Executive Secretary of the
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, arrived in
Mogadishu on Monday to hold high-level meetings with Somali leaders.
Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallin Fiqi,
and other officials welcomed the delegation at Aden Adde Airport as the IGAD
delegation's visit aims to enhance cooperation between IGAD and Somalia,
focusing on key issues such as regional security, climate change, and the
establishment of a Blue Economy Centre of Excellence in Somalia.
Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the
discussions would also address other regional development initiatives, as both
sides look to strengthen ties in various sectors.
The visit comes just a day after Ethiopia, South Sudan, and
Djibouti signed a new agreement on restructuring the IGAD Regional
Organization, signaling a renewed commitment to regional collaboration.