The United States Secretary of State has congratulated the people and leaders of Somalia for conducting successful presidential elections.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his congratulations to Somalia on May 17.
Blinken also took the opportunity to congratulate President-Elect Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who emerged victorious in Sunday’s presidential polls.
He encouraged the new leadership to focus on reforms that achieve the goal of creating a Somalia that is not only peaceful but also prosperous.