Mogadishu, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia hosted the Conference of Somalia and Frontline Countries, which was attended by high-level representatives from Djibouti, Kenya, and Ethiopia, in Mogadishu today. The conference, which will run from January 31 to February 1, was held to discuss military operations against the Al-Shabaab militant group and to strengthen cooperation between the countries in their fight against terrorism.
The summit was attended by Defense Ministers and military officials from Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, who are among the members of the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The conference will also be attended by the President of Kenya, William Ruto, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, and the President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelle.
The objectives of the conference include supporting the Somali army and people, carrying out joint operations against Al-Shabaab by frontline forces, strengthening the support and equipment of the Somali forces, and demonstrating the threat of terrorism to the stability of the region and the obstacles it presents to the development of the region.
Somalia-Frontline States Summit is an important step towards united efforts to defeat terrorism and to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
The Federal Government of Somalia last hosted a regional-level meeting in 2016 when the Presidents of the IGAD countries gathered in Mogadishu. This new conference is a step towards strengthening cooperation between the countries and working towards a more secure and stable future for the region.
