“Funds must follow international commitments to Somalia. In this respect, the UAE is encouraged by the London Conference’s work toward realising the Joint Financial Management Board to ensure an effective delivery of international financial support. Providing an effective financial auditing support is an important service the international community can further deliver to the Somali people,” Shaikh Abdullah said in his speech at the London Conference on Somalia.
“After all, it is the people of Somalia who are the greatest victims. Their livelihoods, economic futures and well-being are being systematically deprived by the insecurity that ongoing criminal activities generate. Therefore, we must ensure that the people of Somalia are placed at the centre of any international and regional strategy of support,” Shaikh Abdullah added.
The London Conference brought together UK’s Foreign Secretary William Hague, senior representatives from over 40 governments, including both the President and Prime Minister of Somalia, and global organisations. The gathering is intended to deliver a new international approach to Somalia through projects ranging from setting up markets and reopening of schools and hospitals through to securing water supplies.
