MPs Mull Over New IGAD Treaty That Seeks To Boost Regional And Economic Cooperation
Some of the committee members during yesterday's meeting
By PSCU
A National Assembly Committee is scrutinizing the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) treaty that seeks to accelerate regional cooperation.
The committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations led by Committee Vice Chair, (Rtd Maj) Bashir Abdullahi met in consideration of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development Treaty.
The draft IGAD treaty was adopted in June 2023 by the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State.
The Treaty aims to accelerate regional, economic, social, environmental and political integration as well as cross-border cooperation among Member States.
It also aims to strengthen IGAD’s ties with the African Union and other regional economic communities such as the East African Community.
“The IGAD treaty offers a significant opportunity to bolster regional stability and economic prosperity,” said Abdullahi.
The Treaty also promotes the following fundamental principles of Peaceful co-existence, good neighbourliness, non-interference in the internal affairs of the Member States, and peaceful settlement of inter-and intra-state conflicts through dialogue;) Maintenance of regional peace, stability, and security.
The membership of IGAD includes; Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda.
The new IGAD treaty is designed to overcome shortcomings of the previous agreement by expanding areas of cooperation and streamlining decision-making processes.
The committee is expected to undertake public participation and engage stakeholders on the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development Treaty.
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