Vice president of European Union, Federica Mogherini said announced that EU will provide additional €200 million support to strengthen the stabilization of Somalia.
“The European Union is leading the international partnership to strengthen Somalia’s political, economic and security reform agenda. Today, I announced that the EU will provide additional €200 million to support Somalia’s overall stabilization to create a better future for its people. I also signed the EU’s contribution of €114.2 million for the African Union Mission to Somalia until the end of this year. The stability and development of the country is also critical for the stability of the broader region and for Europe.”
On her side the minister for foreign affair of Sweden, Margot Wallström, pushed Somalia to implement policies that protect women and girl’s human rights. Sweden also promised to double their support to Somalia so as to speed up development.
“The Somalia Partnership Forum has made a number of strong commitments for inclusive politics. We encourage Somalia to adopt national laws and policies that protect women’s and girls’ human rights and enable them to have a stronger role in society. Somalia has taken very important steps on the pathway for sustainable peace and development. Sweden remains a committed partner and will double our development support to Somalia to approximately $350 million over the next five years.”
Speaking during Somalia partnership forum at Brussels President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed stressed the dedication of his government to implement it is developmental agendas and strengthen its affiliation and cooperation with international community.
“The Federal Government of Somalia is fully committed to implement the Political Road map 2020, Transition plan for security, economic reform and reach out to the whole of Somalia for reconciliation and dialogue. The Somalia Partnership Forum is key for strengthened partnerships with our regional and international partners. We want to work according to the theme of the forum – forward together.”
The EU is currently increasing its security support to the country, reorienting it to more direct support to the Somali institutions.
The EU has also stepped up its humanitarian contribution, with €89 million in new funding announced last week.
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