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Mogadishu
Qatar has affirmed that it will continue its relief efforts and development assistance in Somalia and other afflicted countries, as an active and responsible member of the international community, and stemming from its belief that peace, security, development and human rights are interdependent and the only way to avoid extremism, violence and terrorism.
This came in the statement of Qatar delivered by HE Saif bin Muqaddam al Buainain, advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and head of Qatari delegation at Somalia Partnership Forum, which kicked off in Mogadishu on Tuesday.
Buainain underlined that Qatar will continue to implement the $200 million grant to support Somalia’s vital infrastructure and to build on the support which has exceeded $220 million since 2010 in the field of development, charity and humanitarian, in coordination with international partners and specialised UN agencies.
He also called for launching initiatives to support brotherly Somalia, fulfilling commitments, respecting its sovereignty and not interfering in its internal affairs in accordance with the international law in this regard.
Buainain sought full support for Somalia in the fight against terrorism and closer cooperation between the federal government and states without marginalising anyone.
Buainain stressed the importance of increasing the support provided to the African Union Mission to Somalia, especially by the United Nations, pursuant to Chapter VIII of the Charter, noting that one of the objectives of this forum is to review the progress and challenges facing Somalia in the economic, political, security, development and social fields.
Mogadishu
Qatar has affirmed that it will continue its relief efforts and development assistance in Somalia and other afflicted countries, as an active and responsible member of the international community, and stemming from its belief that peace, security, development and human rights are interdependent and the only way to avoid extremism, violence and terrorism.
This came in the statement of Qatar delivered by HE Saif bin Muqaddam al Buainain, advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and head of Qatari delegation at Somalia Partnership Forum, which kicked off in Mogadishu on Tuesday.
Buainain underlined that Qatar will continue to implement the $200 million grant to support Somalia’s vital infrastructure and to build on the support which has exceeded $220 million since 2010 in the field of development, charity and humanitarian, in coordination with international partners and specialised UN agencies.
He also called for launching initiatives to support brotherly Somalia, fulfilling commitments, respecting its sovereignty and not interfering in its internal affairs in accordance with the international law in this regard.
Buainain sought full support for Somalia in the fight against terrorism and closer cooperation between the federal government and states without marginalising anyone.
Buainain stressed the importance of increasing the support provided to the African Union Mission to Somalia, especially by the United Nations, pursuant to Chapter VIII of the Charter, noting that one of the objectives of this forum is to review the progress and challenges facing Somalia in the economic, political, security, development and social fields.
