Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Prime Minister Hailemariam confers with the UN Special Representative for Somalia


Adiss Ababa - Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn met with the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, on Friday, to discuss the current situation in Somalia.

During their talks the Prime Minister noted that Ethiopia would continue the support it provides for Somalia's reconstruction and reaffirmed the commitment of the Ethiopian government to support the efforts of the Somali Federal Government to reach agreement with regional states.

He also underlined Ethiopia’s commitment to continue to support Somalia’s efforts to build up the capacity of government bodies as well as security forces. After the discussions, the Special Representative told journalists that the two parties had discussed ways to strengthen Somalia’s government institutes, the police and the defense forces.

He also praised Ethiopia’s efforts to improve the effectiveness and capacity of the Somali police and defense forces.

Source: Government of Ethiopia

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