The theme of the three-day discussion was The State of Somalis: Towards Peace, Stability and Prosperity, and it touched on a wide range of issues affecting Somalis in Somalia/Somaliland, in the diaspora, the Somali regions in Ethiopia and Kenya and the economic, social and political situation in Djibouti. [...] Delegates from Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti played a prominent role in the forum due to the strategic importance of the Somalis in these countries and their connections with Somalis at home, in the region and in the diaspora. [...] Other thematic areas that were addressed included: the state of Somalis in the diaspora; the role of Somali women in peace and development; and the role of the business community in regional integration and local development. [...] • The forum praised the people and the leadership of Somaliland and welcomed the outcome of smooth and peaceful elections. [...] • The forum welcomed the role of the business community in the development of the economy, be it in Somalia or the Horn of Africa as well as the creation of job opportunities and business opportunities in their respective locales.
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- Mogadishu, Somalia
