The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has expressed a desire to work with the newly-elected President of Somalia in pursuit of national priorities.
UNSOM released a statement dated May 16 to this effect.
In its statement, the organization congratulated Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for winning the presidential elections to become Somalia’s 10th President.
He defeated incumbent President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo in the third round.
UNSOM mentioned its readiness to work closely with President-Elect Mohamud to pursue priorities that include peace, stability, and security.