(12-06-23) DJIBOUTI — The 14th Ordinary Summit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) was officially opened on Monday in the nation’s capital. The gathering sees heads of state and government officials from member countries coming together, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
The key aim of the summit is to bolster cooperative efforts among nations and engage in constructive dialogue on urgent regional matters.
High on the agenda of the summit is the ongoing peace process in Sudan. Attendees will evaluate the current situation and explore strategies to advance stability, reconciliation, and enduring peace in the troubled nation. Through frank discussions, member states will collectively address Sudan’s challenges and envision a more promising future for its people.
Alongside Sudan’s peace process, regional security and cross-border threats such as terrorism will also come under the spotlight. The summit will consider ways to boost regional security collaboration, counter-terrorism effectively and mitigate its ruinous effects on the region. To guarantee the safety of their citizens, member states must unite in their approach to this pressing issue.
