Asmara — President Isaias Afwerki who is attending the 12th regular CEN-SAD Summit in the Chadian capital of Njamena yesterday held meetings with leaders of various member states.

In a meeting the Libyan leader Muamar Khadafi and the Chadian President Idris Debi, President Isaias conducted discussion on the issues pertaining to CEN-SAD and ways of fostering cooperation and complementarity among members states with a view to strengthening the organization, as well as bilateral relations of partnership and cooperation.

Meanwhile, the General Secretary of CEN-SAD, Dr. Mohammed Al-Medeni Azhari, stated that the organization is on the verge of unifying its main objectives through meeting various challenges encountered in different stages. In an opening speech he delivered yesterday, Dr. Mohammed indicated that the achievements registered as regards conflict resolution and ensuring peace and security among member states on the basis of internal resources is encouraging. He also stressed the need for exerting still more endeavors so as to accomplish greater achievements. Noting that external interference is further complicating and aggravating problems, the CEN-SAD General Secretary asserted that the organization, in collaboration with partners, would enhance efforts towards tackling the remaining issues.

The Chairman of the CEN-SAD Congress, Libyan President Muamar Khadafi said on his par that CEN-SAD is the foundation and the influential body of the African Union. He further underlined that the African continent would score exemplary achievement as long as the organization strives to ensure its progress and the development of member states through effectively utilizing the resources in its disposal, as CEN-SAD has effective role to play in the political, economic and social spheres.