Source: United Nations secretary general
The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Secretary-General congratulated the Prime Minister for Somalia’s election as a member of the Security Council.
The Secretary-General and Prime Minister Barre discussed the progress made by Somalia. They discussed the Federal Government’s proposals for the transition of the UN mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the security transition to a new AU-led mission.
The Secretary-General reiterated the United Nations continued commitment to supporting Somalia in the period ahead including on governance and the electoral process.