International
Somalia Contact Group
Communiqué
The situation in Somalia
represents a range of challenges related to the humanitarian and socio-economic
conditions, governance, human rights, security and terrorism, as well as
regional stability. We recognize that there are no easy answers and seek to
ensure that our engagement can adapt to the constantly changing dynamics inside
Somalia. To address the challenges, the international community must support the
consolidation of representative and effective governance in Somalia, capable of
addressing the needs of the Somali people as well
as common international objectives. The Transitional Federal Charter and
Institutions provide a legitimate and viable framework for the continued process
of re-establishing governance in Somalia.
In order to achieve
greater coordination and continuous international engagement to effect positive
political developments in Somalia, we have formed an International Contact Group
on Somalia. The International Somalia Contact Group will meet at capital level
and reinforce our collective efforts in the region. The goal of the
International Contact Group will be to encourage positive political developments
and engagement with actors inside Somalia to support the implementation of the
Transitional Federal Charter and Institutions. The Contact Group will seek to
support efforts, within the framework of the Transitional Federal Institutions,
to address the humanitarian needs of the Somali people, establish effective
governance and stability, and address the international community’s concern
regarding terrorism. There is an urgent need for increased humanitarian
assistance and improved protection for the civilian population. All parties
should give unrestricted access for relief agencies to vulnerable communities.
Members will include the European Union, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Tanzania, the
United Kingdom and the United States. Other interested states and
representatives, such as the United Nations (UN), the African Union (AU), the
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the League of Arab States
will be invited to participate as observers.
The International Somalia Contact Group may broaden its
membership or seek other consultations modalities in close consultation with
regional groups. We will reach
out to Somali and regional parties for advice and information sharing. The
Contact Group will address the way forward for enhanced multilateral engagement
with the Somali Transitional Federal Institutions and other actors inside
Somalia. The Contact Group expresses its strong support for the existing
Coordination and Monitoring Committee (CMC), as the mechanism for the overall
co-ordination of the international community’s support to Somalia. We will seek
to build upon existing positive relationships with Somali actors, including
through the CMC, in encouraging inclusive dialogue and reconciliation in
accordance with the Transitional Federal Charter. We will work with the UN, AU
and IGAD, in encouraging the sustained process of inclusive dialogue and
reconciliation between the Transitional Federal Government and all Somali
parties and we look forward to further progress in the ongoing political
process, including with respect to Mogadishu and the need for improved security.
Done at New York, 15 June
2006*
*The
15 June meeting convened at the Permanent Mission of Norway to the United
Nations included the European Union (Presidency and Commission), Italy, Norway,
Sweden, Tanzania, the United Kingdom and the United States. The UN and the AU
participated as observers.
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