Somali Magazine – During the 41st Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Assembly, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, expressed gratitude to the member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for their role in Somalia joining the East African Community (EAC) and lifting the arms embargo.
The President noted the region’s common issues, which include terrorism, the effects of climate change, and conflicts.
“I thank the members of the IGAD Regional Organization for your support in lifting the arms embargo on Somalia and our request for inclusion in the East African Community, measures that testify to our efforts to ensure a stable and progressive Somalia” , said the head of the organization.
During the meeting, the leaders of IGAD heard a report from Mr. Abdulfatah Alburhan, the leader of the country’s Supreme Council, who stood on the advice of IGAD regarding the war in Sudan, in which the government of Somalia is one of the members involved in finding a solution to this war.
IGAD members are dedicated to finding long-term peace in Sudan while attempting to bring warring parties together in order to end the violence.