Ambassador Richard Riley of the United States to Somalia and Southwest State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen held a productive meeting on Thursday at the U.S. Embassy headquarters in Mogadishu.
The discussions centered on the security situation in Somalia, with both parties expressing shared concerns about the ongoing challenges.
A brief statement highlighted that their conversation underscored the importance of prioritizing efforts to combat terrorist groups in the region.
Additionally, they emphasized the need to advance Somalia’s democratization process, particularly by ensuring the conduct of free, fair, inclusive, and widely supported elections.
This dialogue reflects the continued collaboration between the U.S. and Somali leadership in addressing critical issues affecting the country’s stability and governance.