MOGADISHU, Somalia, — U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Richard H. Riley, has met with the Federation of Somali Commerce Unions (FESTU) high management to debate Somali employees’ essential position in nationwide growth.
Through the assembly, Ambassador Riley engaged FESTU leaders—Normal Secretary Omar Faruk Osman, President Ahmed Osman Mentioned, and Deputy President Nasra Haji Ahmed—on employees’ illustration.
The discussions centered on employees’ illustration and the way FESTU as employees physique will help create a business-friendly atmosphere whereas advocating for employees’ rights and enhancing situations for Somali employees.
Ambassador Riley emphasised employees’ significance to financial development, stressing they have to be central to Somalia’s progress for lasting success.
FESTU Secretary Normal Omar Faruk Osman stated fostering a business-friendly atmosphere with respectable work, labor protections, and social justice is a key to attracting sustainable U.S. funding in Somalia.
“A strong labor market with truthful wages, respectable situations, and robust protections would create a steady atmosphere for overseas funding in Somalia,” he stated.
He additionally identified that Somalia’s growth depends on enhancing labor protections, social justice, and guaranteeing Somali employees have entry to healthcare and schooling.
Osman harassed their efforts to forestall exploitation and defend employees’ rights, particularly as Somalia’s labor market develops amid ongoing financial challenges and development.
“This assembly strengthens U.S.-Somalia relations, exhibiting help for Somalia’s workforce and their position in financial restoration and development,” he stated.
Ambassador Riley and FESTU management agreed on enhancing collaboration to enhance the labor market and defend Somali employees’ rights.
The U.S. helps Somalia’s growth, emphasizing people-centered development and employees’ rights as key to long-term prosperity and stability. The assembly highlighted Somali employees’ very important position within the nation’s growth.
