Mogadishu, SONNA – The Authorities of Somalia has welcomed a decision handed immediately by the United Nations Safety Council, approving a transition of the United Nations Help Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) right into a transitional mission for the subsequent two years.
The UN Safety Council supported Somalia’s proposal to remodel UNSOM, the UN’s Nationwide Political Mission in Somalia, right into a transitional operation efficient November 1, underneath the brand new designation “United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia” (UNTMIS).
In a present of unity, all members of the Safety Council endorsed the decision, which stipulates that the Federal Authorities of Somalia will assume duty for UNSOM’s present capabilities over the two-year transition interval, supported by varied UN businesses working within the nation.
This proposal, submitted by Somalia’s Ministry of International Affairs in August, was the result of in depth negotiations over latest months between the Federal Authorities of Somalia and UNSOM, facilitated by a joint technical committee. The decision was forwarded to UN Secretary-Normal António Guterres following these consultations.
The profitable transition is being celebrated as a major diplomatic achievement for Somalia, marking an vital step towards larger self-governance and sovereignty over its nationwide political and safety affairs.
