PM Hamza Receives New EU Ambassador to Somalia

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, received the new European Union Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. László Eduárd Máthé, at his office, where they discussed strengthening the strategic relations and cooperation between Somalia and the European Union.

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre thanked the European Union for its continued support to the Federal Government of Somalia, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening cooperation based on shared interests, peace and the country's development.

The meeting particularly focused on cooperation in the areas of security, economic development, state-building, support for government institutions, and the implementation of development plans that are priorities for Somalia.

The Prime Minister also briefed the Ambassador on the progress made in security, democracy and state-building, and how the DanQaran Government is committed to strengthening statehood, ensuring security, growing the economy and improving social services, underlining the importance of close cooperation with international partners.

For his part, the new European Union Ambassador affirmed the importance of Somalia-EU relations and the continuation of cooperation in supporting peace, stability and development in Somalia.