President Hassan Sheikh Meets Traditional Leaders from Northern Somalia

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on Tuesday received traditional leaders from the northern regions of Somalia (Somaliland) at the National Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, where they have been staying in recent days.

The traditional leaders received by the President were Boqor Ibrahim Boqor Ali Hussein, Sultan Mahmoud Ahmed and Sultan Omar Osman Goodir.

The meeting focused on the importance of strengthening relations and social cohesion among the Somali people, as well as the role of traditional leadership in promoting mutual understanding and national unity.

President Hassan Sheikh underscored the important role traditional leaders play in safeguarding the unity, peace and cohesion of Somali society. He noted that dialogue, mutual respect and the longstanding ties among Somalis are essential pillars for strengthening brotherhood, trust and unity among the people.

The President urged the traditional leaders to further strengthen their role in promoting peace, bringing communities closer together and reinforcing social cohesion across Somalia.