Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 07 December 2025
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Security of the Republic of Djibouti, Abdullahi Ali Shiine Geeseey, participated in a high-level regional security conference held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together senior government officials and security leaders from across the region.
The conference focused on strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing cross-border security coordination, and addressing shared challenges related to internal security, public safety, and institutional governance. Abdullahi Ali Shiine Geeseey represented the Republic of Djibouti in discussions aimed at promoting collaborative approaches to security and administrative coordination among neighboring countries.
During the conference sessions, Permanent Secretary Abdullahi Ali Shiine Geeseey engaged in dialogue with counterparts from Ethiopia and other regional states, exchanging views on best practices in internal security management, institutional reform, and capacity building within government ministries. He emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation and information-sharing to ensure stability and security across borders.
In his interventions, Abdullahi Ali Shiine Geeseey highlighted Djibouti’s commitment to regional security partnerships and reaffirmed the Ministry of Internal Security’s role in supporting government-led initiatives that enhance public safety, administrative efficiency, and institutional resilience. He underscored that regional collaboration is essential for addressing emerging security challenges in an increasingly interconnected environment.
The conference also provided an opportunity for Abdullahi Ali Shiine Geeseey to hold bilateral meetings with senior officials, focusing on strengthening institutional ties, improving coordination mechanisms, and exploring areas of mutual cooperation in the field of internal security and public administration.
At the conclusion of the conference, Permanent Secretary Abdullahi Ali Shiine Geeseey reaffirmed the Republic of Djibouti’s commitment to continued engagement with regional partners. He noted that the outcomes of the conference would contribute to enhancing national and regional security frameworks, while supporting the Government of Djibouti’s broader objectives of stability, good governance, and effective institutional leadership.
The participation of Abdullahi Ali Shiine Geeseey in the Ethiopia conference reflects the Ministry of Internal Security’s ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation, share expertise, and advance collective security initiatives in the Horn of Africa.
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