Ministerial meeting of OIC Contact Group on Somalia holds its meeting in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Somalia was held in Doha on Monday. The meet...

Doha, Qatar: The ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Somalia was held in Doha on Monday.

The meeting aims to mobilize further international support to establish the foundations of security, development, and stability for the Somali people.

In his remarks at the meeting, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi said that holding the meeting in Doha affirms the shared commitment to supporting Somalia and its fraternal people in their journey towards peace, stability, and development.

His Excellency pointed out that today's meeting comes at a time when Somalia is facing complex challenges that threaten its security, stability, sovereignty, and economic growth, placing a double responsibility on everyone to unify efforts and support Somali national paths according to an integrated and comprehensive vision.

His Excellency emphasized that respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia is a fundamental principle that cannot be compromised and constitutes the framework within which all international initiatives must operate. He called for the promotion of comprehensive national reconciliation, based on dialogue and openness, and inclusive of all stakeholders, thus contributing to bridging the rift and consolidating state institutions on the foundations of partnership and trust.