The President of Somalia holds telephone conversations with the US Secretary of State

The President of Somalia holds telephone conversations with the US Secretary of State

 On Saturday, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, held telephone conversations with US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, focusing on the situation in Somalia and the Horn of Africa region.

The discussion included a range of critical topics, including the need to reduce regional tensions, focus on counter-terrorism objectives, the role of the United Nations Mission in Somalia, and finalizing planning for the successor mission to the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia.

This dialogue underscores the ongoing cooperation between the United States and Somalia on matters of mutual security concern. It also reflects the United States' continued engagement in supporting peace and stability efforts in the Horn of Africa, a region that has faced many challenges related to terrorism and internal conflict.