Djibouti, September 16 (Prensa Latina) Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, will travel to New York, USA, to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which met today.
During his visit, Gebeyehu will participate in high-level bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening partnerships and promoting sustainable development in the IGAD region, a press release said.
The text indicated that this agenda will focus on opportunities to collaborate and share best practices in the face of global challenges, in line with the mission of African unity to promote regional cooperation and sustainable growth.
It will also take part in parallel events on the topics of climate change, peace and security. His comments will highlight the urgent need for international cooperation to address the growing climate crisis and its impact on food security and livelihoods.
In addition, support for regional peace and security initiatives and mediation efforts within the framework of IGAD is called for.
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan and South Sudan are the member countries of this regional group.