Somalia Federal Gov’t Signs “New Deal” Engagement in Mogadishu

Mogadishu May 14 2013 (SDN) –Somali Federal Government has on Today signed the New Deal for engagement in fragile states which Somalia has officially joined. Somalia Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon, Finance Minister Mohamud Hassan Suleyman along with several ministers, members of the civil society groups, members of the International Dialogue on peace-building and state-building, consisting of the g7+ group of 19 fragile and conflict-affected countries, development partners, and international organizations, gathered today in Mogadishu, Somalia, for the New Deal conference. “We are happy and committed to execute in the New Deal Engagement which will pacify key components of sustainable development and peace-building for Somali people.” Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon said during the official launching ceremony of the New Deal Engagement in Mogadishu today. Somali Finance Minister Mohamud Hassan Suleyman “Cawil” said the New Deal will allow Somali government to receive development funds from the international community as a post-war helping project. “This also will give us a chance to manage and administer the resources funded to us.” The minister added. The New Deal is a set of principles outlined by the Group 7 chaired by the East Timor, which primarily focuses on peace-building and state-building initiatives in the post-conflict-ridden countries. Somali Prime Minister said the country has now joined the Group 7.

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