President Hassan Sheikh seeks support from US regarding arms embargo on Somalia

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting with the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, during her visit to Mogadishu, Somalia.

The President shared with Ambassador Linda the achievements of the Somali forces in the fight against Al-shabab and the liberation of the areas, and praised the United States for the great help they are giving in the fight against Al-Shabaab, and pointed out the threat posed by al-shabab in the region.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud noted the challenge posed by the arms embargo on Somalia to rebuilding the military and accelerating the eradication of Al-shabab, and he hoped Ambassador Linda Thomas would support the Somali government’s plan to suspend the arms embargo and be part of the campaign of Somalia in the United Nations Security Council.

On her part, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, expressed support for President Hassan Sheikh’s efforts to foster reconciliation and advance the political, economic, and security reforms necessary for Somalia’s lasting stability.

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield also reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to supporting Somalia led counterterrorism efforts and discussed with President Hassan Sheikh the ongoing humanitarian emergency and the need to diversify international donor support to prevent famine and save lives.