Galmudug’s leader has extended his gratitude to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for visiting the region.
President Ahmed Abdi Karie Qoorqoor of Galmudug thanked Somali President Mohamud for visiting Dhusamareb on June 2.
He said that President Mohamud had made a short visit to the region to assess the humanitarian, economic, and security situation in Galmudug.
Qoorqoor confirmed that President Mohamud held meetings privately and publicly during his short stay in Galmudug.
The meetings were with representatives from the local community as well as regional government officials.
President Mohamud was traveling outside Mogadishu for the first time since winning the May 15 presidential elections.
He kicked off his tour with a trip to Baidoa a day before. Mohamud then traveled to Dhusamareb to continue with his peace and reconciliation message.