DHUSAMAREB– Somalia’s Galmudug State President Ahmed Abdi QoorQoor has on Wednesday received high level delegation from the European Union led by EU’s Ambassador to Somalia Tiina Intelman.

The meeting which took place at the region’s Presidential Palace in the capital Dhusamareb centred on further strengthening collaboration between the EU and the regional State.

QoorQoor briefed the EU Ambassador on the prevailing situation in the State particularly the security and drought situation.

They also talked about democratisation process and EU’s investment in the local economic infrastructure.

We had the pleasure to receive @EU_in_Somalia Ambasador @TiinaIntelmann and her delegation today at Galmudug presidential palace, where we discussed overall situation of the country, democratization, security and EU’s inventment to develop the economic infrastructure in Galmudug. pic.twitter.com/TCCbc9rTXS

— Ahmed Abdi Karie Qoorqoor (@MrQoorqoor) June 14, 2023

In a press briefing held after the meeting, the regional leader thanked the EU’s continued support to Somalia particularly the Galmudug and urged them to heighten their assistance.

Mrs. Intelman expressed delight at the cordial reception she and her delegation were granted and underscored the EU’s continued support to the regional State.

The EU Ambassador to #Somalia, @TiinaIntelmann, embarked on a productive visit to #Galmudug. Fruitful discussions were held with President @MrQoorqoor and his cabinet, focusing upon key issues of security, stabilisation, democratisation & development assistance. ???? pic.twitter.com/igmLZKUOY9

— EU Del in Somalia (@EU_in_Somalia) June 14, 2023

The EU has initiated several projects including building of boreholes in Galmudug State to help the local communities overcome the vagaries of climate change and adverse effects of the drought.