MOGADISHU, Somalia – On Might 4, 2024, the Prime Minister of the Federal Authorities of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, held a farewell assembly for the outgoing United Nations Particular Consultant for Somalia, Catriona Laing, at his workplace in Mogadishu.
Through the assembly, PM Barre praised Laing for her pivotal position in strengthening the connection between Somalia and the United Nations throughout her tenure.
Laing, a devoted and long-serving UN workers member, succeeded Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe in December 2023. As a Particular Consultant, she made vital contributions to Somalia’s growth in numerous sectors, together with safety and the financial system. Her efforts to help Somalia’s state-building course of and cooperation with the Federal Authorities have been extensively appreciated.
PM Barre expressed his gratitude to Laing for her distinctive position in forging a powerful bond between Somalia and the UN, emphasizing the constructive impression of the UN’s help on Somalia’s progress in a number of areas. On her half, Laing thanked the Somali authorities and its residents for his or her cooperation and heat hospitality all through her tenure.
Along with the farewell assembly with PM Barre, Laing additionally had a farewell name with Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama, the place they mentioned regional developments and Somalia’s ongoing safety transition.
Moreover, she met with the Swiss Ambassador Valentin Zellweger to debate the worldwide group’s help for Somalia and regional developments.
The Particular Consultant of the Chairperson of the African Union Fee (SRCC) and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Amb. Souef Mohamed Elamine, additionally hosted a farewell dinner for Laing in Mogadishu.
The SRCC praised Laing for her distinctive position in peacebuilding and her contribution to strengthening the bond between the UN and Somalia.
As Catriona Laing wraps up her mission in Somalia, her departure marks the top of a big chapter within the collaboration between Somalia and the United Nations.
The farewell occasions and conferences highlighted the significance of continued worldwide help for Somalia’s growth and safety.
