Wednesday May 29, 2024
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and
Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre separately met with the acting UN envoy for
Somalia, James Christopher Swan, in Mogadishu on Wednesday.
President Mohamud and Swan discussed accelerating
cooperation between the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations,
particularly in the areas of humanitarian aid, peace, and security.
"President Hassan Sheikh shared with Ambassador James
Swan the government's efforts in the fight against terrorism, economic
development, and overall development of the country, expressing his wishes for
Swan to effectively fulfill his new duties," said a statement issued by the
Somali Presidency.
Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General
for Somalia and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Somalia (UNSOM) James
Swan arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday to boost stabilization efforts.
Swan’s arrival comes after Somalia formally requested the UN
to terminate the mandate of UNSOM in the country following a thorough
consideration of its strategic priorities.