MOGADISHU — The Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), held a strategic meeting on Monday with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, at his parliamentary office in the capital.
During the engagement, the UN envoy updated the Speaker on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia’s ongoing activities. Swan highlighted the international body’s continued, robust support for the Federal Government and broader initiatives designed to advance the nation’s critical state-building and governance development.
Advancing the Constitutional Review
In response to the briefing, Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur expressed his deep gratitude for the sustained assistance from the United Nations to Somalia, especially its targeted support for key governmental bodies.
The Speaker then presented the primary objectives and current legislative initiatives of the Federal Parliament to the UN delegation. He placed special emphasis on the highly prioritized review and finalization of the provisional constitution.
Despite the complex political landscape, the Speaker indicated that the constitutional revision process has achieved notable advancement. He assured the UN envoy that the foundational legal framework is being diligently addressed and rigorously debated by lawmakers across both parliamentary chambers.
Pledging Continued Collaboration
The high-level discussions concluded with a mutual pledge to actively enhance and maintain the collaborative relationship between Somalia’s Federal Parliament and the United Nations Office in Somalia. Both leaders acknowledged that a finalized constitution and robust legislative institutions are essential pillars for the country’s long-term democratic stability.
