Mauritanian Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug has inaugurated the second high-level training program in Nouakchott. The program, titled "Silencing the Guns in Africa: Tools of the African Peace and Security Architecture, Challenges and Strategic Paths," brings together diplomats, experts, and individuals interested in peace and security issues on the continent. The initiative aims to deepen discussions on the African peace and security architecture, its mechanisms, and the challenges it faces.
The program seeks to address the most pressing challenges facing the African peace and security architecture and explore ways to enhance its effectiveness. Minister Ould Merzoug emphasized that Mauritania's hosting of this training reflects its commitment to peace and security issues in Africa. He highlighted the country's support for preventive diplomacy, African ownership of solutions, and the importance of a comprehensive approach to achieving peace.
Minister Ould Merzoug noted that achieving "silencing the guns" requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond security aspects. This includes addressing the root causes of conflicts, strengthening institutions and governance, investing in human development, and creating conditions for sustainable peace. He also mentioned that the continent faces increasing challenges, including conflicts, terrorism, violent extremism, development issues, and climate change.
The Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of investing in building African capacities and expertise. He stressed that the effectiveness of the African peace and security architecture depends on its ability to deploy its tools and mechanisms in a practical and relevant manner to address changing challenges. The program provides a platform for participants to engage in discussions and share experiences on peace and security issues.
The training program brings together a selection of diplomats, experts, and individuals interested in peace and security issues in Africa. Participants will engage in discussions on the African peace and security architecture, its mechanisms, and the challenges it faces. They will also explore ways to enhance the effectiveness of the architecture and address the root causes of conflicts.
Minister Ould Merzoug's speech during the opening ceremony emphasized Mauritania's commitment to peace and security in Africa. He highlighted the country's support for preventive diplomacy and African ownership of solutions. The Minister also noted that the program provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and engage in discussions on peace and security issues.
The second high-level training program in Nouakchott will focus on practical approaches to addressing peace and security challenges in Africa. Participants will explore ways to strengthen the African peace and security architecture and enhance its effectiveness in addressing the continent's challenges. The program is expected to contribute to the development of African capacities and expertise in peace and security issues.
Key points
- The program aims to deepen discussions on the African peace and security architecture and its mechanisms.
- Minister Ould Merzoug emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to achieving peace.
- The program seeks to address the most pressing challenges facing the African peace and security architecture.
