London Somalia Conference 2017 (Archived)

• Organisations: Department for International Development, Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Defence

On 11 May 2017, the UK hosted a major international conference in London, to accelerate progress on security sector reform, build on the international response to the ongoing drought and humanitarian crisis, and agree the new international partnership needed to keep Somalia on course for increased peace and prosperity by 2020.

Read more about what the conference aimed to achieve.

Conclusion of the London Somalia Conference

International partners agree on security and reform measures.

London Somalia Conference 2017: communique

This communique gives an overview of the humanitarian, security, and constitutional issues discussed at the conference on Somalia's future.

PM speech at the London Somalia Conference

Theresa May gave a speech about the importance of building a stable and prosperous future for Somalia.

Looking ahead to the London Somalia Conference 2017

British Ambassador David Concar and Special Envoy Nick Kay talk about progress in Somalia and what needs to be achieved.

Foreign Secretary visits Somalia

Ahead of the 2017 London Somalia Conference in May the Foreign Secretary met with President Farmaajo to discuss the UK-Somalia partnership.

Latest

1. London Somalia Conference 2017: diaspora and civil society contribution

   • 12 May 2017
   • Policy paper

2. PM meetings at the London Somalia Conference: 11 May 2017

   • 11 May 2017
   • Press release

3. Conclusion of the London Somalia Conference

   • 11 May 2017
   • Press release

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Publications

1. London Somalia Conference 2017: diaspora and civil society contribution

   • 12 May 2017
   • Policy paper

2. London Somalia Conference 2017: security pact

   • 11 May 2017
   • Policy paper

3. New partnership for Somalia for peace, stability and prosperity

   • 11 May 2017
   • Policy paper

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Announcements

1. PM meetings at the London Somalia Conference: 11 May 2017

   • 11 May 2017
   • Press release

2. Conclusion of the London Somalia Conference

   • 11 May 2017
   • Press release

3. London Somalia Conference 2017: UN Secretary-General's opening remarks

   • 11 May 2017
   • Speech

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Who’s involved

• Department
  for International
  Development
• Foreign &
  Commonwealth
  Office