WASHINGTON, Somalia (SMN) – Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Consultant to the United Nations, met in Washington, with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield counseled President Hassan Sheikh’s dedication to nationwide reconciliation and progress towards al-Shabaab, and affirmed U.S. dedication to help the Federal Authorities of Somalia’s objective of safety transition by December 2024.
The Ambassador additionally underscored the enduring U.S. dedication to deal with meals insecurity in Somalia and highlighted the U.S. pledge of practically $524 million in further humanitarian help for the Horn of Africa drought disaster in the course of the UN’s “Excessive-level Pledging Occasion to Assist the Humanitarian Response within the Horn of Africa,” in Could.
Greenfield who visited Mogadishu in January 2023 expressed help for President Hassan Sheikh’s efforts to foster reconciliation and advance the political, financial, and safety reforms vital for Somalia’s lasting stability.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield additionally reaffirmed the U.S. dedication to supporting Somali-led counterterrorism efforts and mentioned with President Hassan Sheikh the continuing humanitarian emergency and the necessity to diversify worldwide donor help to forestall famine and save lives.
