On 28 November we celebrate a decade of dialogue. We have come a long way since the establishment of the Khartoum Process in 2014! Let's reflect on the milestones and achievements of the past 10 years:

Read more about the Process' milestones and achievements: The Khartoum Process: A decade of dialogue and cooperation on migration

❇️ The Khartoum Process was inaugurated in November 2014 by countries along the migration routes between the Horn of Africa and Europe at a Ministerial Conference in Rome, Italy.

❇️ The Rome Declaration, signed during the conference, laid the foundation for this initiative and focused on combating human trafficking and smuggling of migrants.

❇️ As migration dynamics evolved, so did the scope of the Khartoum Process. This expanded scope demonstrates the Process’ adaptability to changing realities and its commitment to tackling interconnected challenges comprehensively.

❇️ Now, the Khartoum Process aligns with the five priority areas of the Joint Valletta Action Plan (JVAP) and beyond.

❇️The Process has served as a laboratory for developing new ideas, approaches, and best practices in migration governance.

❇️Regular workshops and meetings equip member states with tools to address challenges like climate displacement, border management, countering human trafficking and facilitating safe and legal migration pathways.

❇️The formal and informal nature of the dialogue has provided a unique space for trust-building, networking, and partnership development among its members.

❇️Its rotating leadership underscores the sustained commitment of member states to the initiative. 

As the Khartoum Process enters its second decade, it remains focused on addressing emerging challenges. Looking ahead, the Ministerial Conference in April 2025 will be a pivotal moment, expected to shape the initiative’s future priorities and operational focus.