article 10: National Stabilization Plan

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COMMUNIQUE OF THE 21ST EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT
OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF IGAD,
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, May 3, 2013
2. Commended the ongoing and significant engagements of the Somali Federal
Government with the Somali regions in relation to the set up of regional
administration structures;

engagement. In this regard, urged for its full implementation;
5. Appreciated the efforts made by the Ethiopian Prime Minister H.E Mr.
Hailemariam Desalegn, in his capacity as IGAD Chair, in facilitating these
engagements;

6. Noted with appreciation and welcomed the Somali Federal government’s
document titled National Stabilization Plan and reiterated the need for all
processes particularly the ongoing efforts towards setting up Somali regional
administration and stabilization efforts, to be anchored on the following
principles:
- Leadership of the government of the Federal Republic of Somalia in
the process;
- Respect of the provisional constitution of the Federal Republic of
Somalia;
- All inclusive consultative process with the peoples of Somalia;
- supportive role of IGAD based on the priorities of the Somali
government; and
- Fighting the Al Shabab as the primary focus of the Somali Federal
government; AMISOM; regional and international partners;
And further requested the Somali federal government to align the document
with the aforementioned agreed five principles.
7. Reiterated the ownership of the Somali federal government to lead and set the
priorities for its stabilization and reconstruction in an all-inclusive manner;[/size]
8. Stressed the need for these processes to include a framework for sustainable
and gradual return programme for refugees with the active participation of the
Somalis in the Diaspora and in this regard called on UNHCR and the
international community to develop modalities for safe and orderly return and
resettlement of Somali refugees with definite timelines;
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9. Called for a commitment by all stakeholders to support the ongoing political
outreach and reconciliation processes led by the Somali Federal government,
and the building of the capacity of the Federal Government of Somalia
particularly on governance, economic development and security sector reform;
10. Decided to conduct a confidence-building mission to Kismayu led by the IGAD
Executive Secretary and composed of representatives of the federal
government of Somalia and one senior delegate from each member state of
IGAD with the aim of assessing the situation and submitting a report to the
IGAD summit to be held on the sidelines of the upcoming AU summit in May
2013;
11. Underlined the speedy implementation of the Integration of Forces Plan
including the enrolment and training of young officers and NCOs; and
underscored the need for coordinated efforts of all stakeholders under the
leadership of the Somali government;
12. Noted with appreciation the continued commitment of the AMISOM forces,
the courage and commitment of the Somali National Security Forces, and the
support by all troops/ police contributing countries (Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya,
Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda) as well as Ethiopia;
13. Appealed to the troop contributing countries/ police contributing countries and
the Somali National Force to expand their operations and immediately recover
the remaining areas controlled by Al Shabab;
14. Reaffirmed the strong solidarity among IGAD members and their commitment
to continue supporting the government-led reforms in the various priority
areas, and in light of upcoming International Conferences on Somalia in
particular the London conference to be held on 7 May 2013, appealed to the
international community to redouble their support to the stabilization,
reconstruction and long-term development of Somalia, on the basis of interalia
the principles referred to in paragraph 6;
15. Noted UNSC Resolution 2093 and expressed the hope that it will enhance the
reconstruction efforts and the role of Somalia in the region; that it will build on
progress made by AMISOM operations, and that it will form a sound basis for
the reconstruction and development of Somalia;
16. Underlined that the fight against Al Shabab remains the primary concern in
ensuring Somalia’s stabilization and reconstruction;
Done in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 3 May, 2013