"We need long-term communal strategies to change the underlying behavioral norms that somehow do not condemn sexual and gender-based violence as the atrocious crimes they are." - Amb. Mohamed Siad Doualeh

"Djibouti reiterates its gratitude to the Members of the Council for unanimous support to the resolution, just adopted.  It underlines the importance of continuing efforts towards the normalization of relations between Eritrea and Djibouti for regional peace, stability and reconciliation, the settlement of dispute in a peaceful manner consistent with international law and the support in the resolution of these matters in good faith."  Amb. Mohamed Siad Doualeh

The historic meeting between the leaders of Djibouti and Eritrea opens a new page to promote peace and stability in the region.

"Djibouti’s views on mediation are informed by its long and continued involvement in peace and conflict resolution processes in the region and its recent experience of participation in the 6-year mediation effort conducted by Qatar to resolve a territorial dispute and related issues between Djibouti and Eritrea. The mediation ended in failure. But there are important lessons to be learned from it." Amb. Mohamed Siad Doauleh