DHUSAMAREB– Galmudug State President Ahmed Abdi QoorQoor has on Saturday received ,the new United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Ms. Catriona Laing, at the Presidential Palace in the region’s capital Dhusamareb on Saturday.
They discussed a wide range of issues including strengthening cooperation between the regional State and the United Nations.
The discussions covered the security situation in the regional State, recent National Consultative Council resolution, the fight against Al-Shabaab and stabilization of areas seized from the militant group.
I received new UN envoy to Somalia @CatrionaLaing1 and her entourage at Galmudug presidential palace. We’ve talked about the situation of the country, NCC deal, electoral issues, the battle to uproot Alshabaab and likewise the stabilization of the liberated areas. pic.twitter.com/hLcd6slVbr
— Ahmed Abdi Karie Qoorqoor (@MrQoorqoor) July 15, 2023
State building process and the upcoming elections in the regional State also featured prominently in the discussions.
QoorQoor thanked the UN Envoy for her visit to the region highlighting the importance of closer cooperation between the world body and the Federal Member State.
On her part, Ms Laing pledged the UN unwavering commitment to continue supporting support Somalia especially the regional State in multiple areas pertinent to both sides.
A pleasure to meet you and very much look forward to working with you. @unsom https://t.co/Rf6d4nf4YM
— Catriona Laing (@CatrionaLaing1) July 15, 2023
