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Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Aadan Xaadow, has concluded a two-day meeting held by the Permanent Secretaries Committee of IGAD and CEWARN, which was hosted in the city of Mogadishu for the first time.

The meeting was attended by member countries of IGAD, the IGAD Secretariat, and experts from CEWARN, with discussions focusing on issues related to peace and security in the region.

The parties participating in the meeting specifically emphasized strengthening early warning systems, preventing conflicts, and enhancing security cooperation at the regional level.

Additionally, the meetings discussed how to strengthen the capacity of IGAD member countries to respond to security threats and conflicts arising within the region.

The hosting of this meeting demonstrates Somalia's role in efforts to enhance regional cooperation, particularly in the areas of peace, security, and conflict prevention.

Mogadishu, which hosted this meeting for the first time, also became a place where IGAD countries and CEWARN experts shared insights and experiences on how to improve early warning systems.

The closing of the meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of continuing cooperation among the countries of the region and strengthening joint approaches to address peace and security threats.