MOGADISHU (RBC) The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mahamat Saleh Annadif has expressed optimism that the upcoming Somali Diaspora meeting will enhance participation of the Somali Diaspora in the implementation of the Federal Government’s Six Pillar priority agenda.
Ambassador Annadif said the two-day meeting which is scheduled to take place in London from 9th -11th May is aimed at engaging the views of the Somali Diaspora on the situation in their country, mobilizing the Diaspora for the peace process including the implementation of the Six Pillar priorities with a view to enhancing the stabilization of Somalia, and mobilizing the necessary skills from the Diaspora and facilitating their return home to provide skilled manpower for the rebuilding of the Somalia state.
The AU Special Representative said he was hopeful that the two day event will also enhance appreciation by Somalis in the Diaspora of the mandate and activities of AMISOM in support of the peace process.
“Somalia has reached a very critical stage in its political and economic history. Through the Somali Diaspora meeting therefore, we in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) seek to provide a platform through which skilled professionals from the Diaspora can be mobilized to provide the much needed skilled manpower for the rebuilding of their country. Beyond that, the event will also help in developing effective communication and network to foster regular engagement between Somalis in the Diaspora and AMISOM.” Said Ambassador Annadif.
He noted that although AMISOM has continued to interact and engage with various stakeholders within the country, there has been limited interaction with the Somali Diaspora.
“This limited interaction and engagement with the Somali Diaspora which is a critical constituent and stakeholder may have contributed to a lack of sufficient appreciation of the mandate and activities of AMISOM in the AU’s efforts of restoring peace and stability in the country.” He said.
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