Addis Ababa: The recent inscription of Xeer Ciise, an oral customary law, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization would help to protect the law, pass it to the next generation, and accelerate the development of tourism, Prosperity Party (PP) Vice President Adem Farah said. Xeer Ciise, the oral customary law practiced by the Somali-Issa communities in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia, was registered by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage, symbolizing the collective identity of humanity.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Xeer Ciise is highly regarded by the communities in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia, playing a significant role in promoting integration among nations in the Horn of Africa. Prosperity Party Vice President and Head of Center for Development of Democratic System with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister Adem Farah noted that the recognition would not only help preserve, transfer and promote tourism and culture for the nation but also for the promotion of economic and social integration with neighboring countries.
The unreserved cooperation and efforts made by the two countries in supporting the inscription of the customary law as intangible indicates that the countries can achieve successes if they continue to cooperate on other mutually beneficial activities, he added. Apart from promoting social integration, Xeer Ciise will enhance the promotion of the rights and resolution of disagreements through implementing fair and equitable promotion of justice as a supplement to the regular system of upholding justice.
PP Vice President Adem said that Ethiopia has effectively discharged her responsibilities in the process of getting the oral customary law inscribed, thus attesting the respect of the party and government in further upholding the fraternity among the countries involved. He also wrote on his social media account that Ethiopia is fully committed to promoting and preserving the historical and values of Xeer Ciise and extended his cordial thanks and appreciation to all involved in the entire process of getting the intangible heritage inscribed.