The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting with the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, who made an official visit to Mogadishu today.
In a press release issued by the presidency, it was said that President Hassan Sheikh and Secretary António Guterres discussed the priority plans for the government of Somalia, the existing challenges and the areas that the aid and activities of the United Nations agencies operating in Somalia should focus on. to ensure the recovery of Somalia.
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, shared with the UN secretary the achievements of his government in the areas of national security, strengthening of friendship, debt relief, development of economic infrastructure and reconciliation.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spoke about the burdens and difficult situations that the government is dealing with, first of all the drought that has ruined the lives of thousands of families, the effects of climate change, poverty and civil strife.
“This is a visit to support the government and the democratic process in Somalia. This visit assures us that the United Nations is fully committed to supporting our plans for government building and stabilizing the country. We are confident that the Somali people will be able to overcome the problems and challenges they are still facing, through the completion of the liberation of the country and reconciliation,” said President Hassan Sheikh.
The President thanked the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. António Guterres, for his visit to Somalia, and hoped that the government and the Somali people would be supported in achieving their vision of a developed, stable, and positive Somalia.
Secretary António Guterres said that he understands the humanitarian situation that the Somali government is dealing with, and the support and support of the country is being strengthened.
It is the second visit of the Secretary General of the United Nations to Somalia, and his visit coincides with a time when Somalia is facing a severe drought that has affected millions of Somalis who need help.
