President Said Abdullahi Deni of the regional state of Puntland held a meeting with several diplomats from Western nations on December 31.
The Puntland leader met with James Swan, the United Nations envoy to Somalia.
He then held talks with Colleen Crenwelge, the US Charge d’Affaires.
President Deni then concluded his series of meetings by holding discussions with Kate Foster, the United Kingdom Ambassador to Somalia.
Deni and other regional state leaders are already in Mogadishu in preparation for the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) Conference.
The conference is likely to kick off any moment soon.