Djibouti City — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and a high-level delegation were officially received in Djibouti on Wednesday for a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the reestablishment of Somalia’s Federal Republic.
The event, hosted by Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, also featured the inauguration of the new Horn of Africa Reconciliation Centre, named the Carta Peace Monument. This center commemorates the historic Somalia peace conference held in Djibouti that helped establish the framework for the country’s current federal governance structure.
In his official address, President Guelleh acknowledged the Somali leaders and community representatives present at the ceremony, recognizing Djibouti’s supportive role in Somalia’s peace and reconciliation processes over the past twenty-five years.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered a keynote speech reflecting on Somalia’s developmental progress since the landmark peace conference, highlighting advances in governance, national reconciliation, and institutional development.
The inauguration of the reconciliation center represents continued efforts to enhance peace and stability throughout the Horn of Africa region and strengthens the diplomatic relationship between the two neighboring countries.
Source: AllAfrica.com