Ethiopia, March 18 -- Addis Ababa, March 18, 2024(Addis Walta) The European Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have been seeking active engagement to foster a deeper partnership.

The European Union and IGAD launched their first comprehensive partnership dialogue on Sunday in Djibouti, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative efforts to address peace and security challenges in the Horn of Africa and beyond.

In his opening remarks, Workneh Gebeyehu, the IGAD Executive Secretary, underscored the crucial role of IGAD-EU collaboration in addressing the complex peace and security challenges affecting the Horn of Africa and its neighboring regions.

"Today's dialogue stands as a testament to the unwav...