EU Council confirms strengthened partnership with Somalia
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council on Monday approved conclusions reaffirming the EU’s commitment to its long-standing partnership with Somalia and the willingness to deepen its strategic cooperation.
“The Council commends the Federal Government of Somalia for its efforts to build a stable and peaceful Somalia, and to ensure delivery on the security transition in line with the relevant UN Security Council mandates, as well as for its ambitious reform agenda,” the Council said in a press statement.
The conclusions stress that the focus of the EU’s partnership with Somalia is now on jointly implementing the “EU-Somalia Joint Operational Roadmap – A Renewed Focused Engagement” and maintaining the positive dynamic.
As progress in the political, security and socio-economic spheres continues, the EU has highlighted the importance for Somalia to further advance good governance, the rule of law, the fight against corruption and impunity, and the promotion and protection of human rights.
According to the statement, the EU will continue to mobilise its entire toolbox in support of Somalia, including through the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI)-Global Europe, the Global Gateway, humanitarian assistance, as well as the (European Peace Facility) EPF and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operation.
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