IGAD and Germany strengthen strategic cooperation in Djibouti
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Shabelle Media Network
IGAD and the German government held their annual cooperation meeting in Djibouti, building on more than 30 years of partnership. The two sides discussed peace, resilience and development in the Horn of Africa, according to Shabelle Media Network.
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional organisation in the Horn of Africa, and Germany held their annual cooperation meeting in Djibouti, according to Shabelle Media Network. IGAD was represented by its Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, and the German delegation by the German ambassador to Djibouti.
The discussions covered progress made, shared priorities, and ways to expand cooperation in the face of security, economic and social challenges in the region. The two sides also discussed strengthening support for efforts to promote peace, stability, resilience and economic development in the Horn of Africa.
IGAD thanked the German government and its taxpayers for their long-standing support to the region. The two sides reaffirmed their willingness to strengthen their strategic cooperation, with the aim of achieving lasting results for the people of the Horn of Africa.
