The Mayor of Djibouti, Mr. Said Daoud Mohamed, advocates for stronger international partnerships

Date de l'événement : 2025-04-30

Key Moments of the 45th AIMF General Assembly in Hué, Vietnam One of the highlights of the 45th General Assembly of the International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF) , held in Hué, Vietnam , was the signing of an ambitious agreement by Djibouti’s Mayor, Mr. Said Daoud Mohamed , as part of his flagship project "Djibouti Zero Waste," including its key component, the "Djib/Green City" program . Additionally, during the Sustainable Development Goals Commission , Al-Misgagui presented his city’s environmental progress , advocating for stronger international partnerships . On the sidelines of discussions, the Mayor held multiple meetings , notably with the Mayors of Paris, Geneva, and Nyon , reinforcing diplomatic ties and decentralized cooperation. Given the growing environmental and social crises , the Mayor of Djibouti and regional leaders reaffirmed their commitment to building sustainable urban development alongside Francophone peers , ensuring lasting benefits for the populations of Francophone cities . Several new initiatives emerged from the Congress, including: - A commission on social precarity , led by Namur and Ouagadougou . - A working group on road safety , supported by Jean Todt, UN Special Envoy . - A partnership with Libraries Without Borders , aimed at democratizing cultural access . Furthermore, during the Hué Congress , the AIMF Bureau approved €3.7 million in grants , funding projects benefiting nearly two million people , focusing on digital inclusion, gender equality, and access to clean water . Djibouti’s participation in the 45th AIMF Congress was marked by significant success , strengthening its influence in global urban sustainability efforts . Translation: Nouria Omar Gaber