MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Somalia and European Union (EU) have jointly launched a Joint Operational Roadmap to strengthen their partnership.
The Joint Operational Roadmap is the culmination of extensive high-level and technical exchanges between Mogadishu and Brussels over the past months, including the Somalia-EU Political Dialogue held on March 06, 2023.
According to a joint statement, both sides set the path for a renewed focused engagement for the next two years.
The launching ceremony which took place at Villa Somalia was attended by the Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, and the EU Ambassador to Somalia, Tiina Intelmann.
In attendance were also some of the cabinet members, MPs and other senior government officials.
“The EU and Somalia are long-term partners, and this truly inclusive process in defining joint priorities is an example of a successful partnership, “Intelmann said. “I want to commend the Federal Government’s serious efforts and progress in building peace and development in Somalia benefitting the Somali population. The strategy and successful ongoing operations to fight al-Shabaab are remarkable. Together, the EU and Somalia are promoting sustainable peace, security and development along the principles of the international rules-based order.”
PM Barre has termed the project as a historic milestone that enhances the EU-Somalia partnership.
“The operational framework launched today setting the path for a renewed focused engagement is a testament to our dedication to utilizing our partnerships to deliver tangible benefits that touch the lives and livelihoods of ordinary citizens. The EU has been a reliable friend and a close partner, and I am certain, that this Joint Operational Roadmap will enable more progress in the critical areas of state-building, peace and security, economic development and service delivery,” he said.
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