Aleu Garang, Ph.D.

Honoured to meet with the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. @HassanSMohamud, during my official visit to Mogadishu. Our discussions focused on critical issues related to regional peace and stability, where I reaffirmed IGAD's unwavering commitment to advancing these efforts. We also explored the establishment of a Regional Blue Economy Centre of Excellence, which will be hosted in Somalia. I look forward to further strengthening IGAD-Somalia relations as we work together to drive progress for the benefit of our region and the continent.

The growing numbers of the youth population in our region are the bedrock of our success and an area we should prioritize as a pillar for peace, security, and development. Today, I had the pleasure of engaging in productive discussions with H.E. Micheal Martin (@MichealMartinTD), the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs and Defence Minister of Ireland, at our IGAD office in Addis Ababa. We covered a wide range of topics, including peace and security, development, and the critical role of youth. Additionally, we signed an agreement to strengthen our collaboration on shared priorities.