Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the 2024 US presidential election. President Mohamud expressed hope that the strong partnership between Somalia and the United States would continue under the new administration.
In a separate event, President Mohamud attended a conference on disaster management held in the capital Mogadishu. The two-day conference, organized by the Somali National Disaster Management Agency in collaboration with Mogadishu University, brought together government officials, international organizations, and experts to discuss disaster preparedness strategies for the country.
Key highlights from the conference:
– The conference emphasized the importance of strengthening disaster response mechanisms and coordination among stakeholders.
– Participants included the Minister of Education, other ministers, and members of parliament, who highlighted the urgency of disaster preparedness.
– Somalia has recently been removed from the list of non-cooperative countries by the World Bank, IMF, and other international bodies, paving the way for potential debt relief of up to $5 billion.
– The IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, congratulated Somalia on its progress and pledged continued support from the organization.
The Somali government expressed gratitude for the achievements made possible through collaborative efforts and reaffirmed its commitment to further economic recovery and development initiatives.
