Wednesday June 25, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met
Tuesday with a delegation from the European External Action Service (EEAS), led
by Director for Africa Jonas Jonsson, at the Villa Somalia Presidential Palace
in Mogadishu.
The meeting focused on strengthening the broad-based
cooperation between Somalia and the European Union, including areas such as
security, development, governance, and humanitarian assistance.
President Mohamud expressed his appreciation for the EU’s
continued commitment to Somalia’s peace, stability, and inclusive development.
“The European Union has long stood with Somalia through
difficult times, and we are grateful for its unwavering support in our journey
toward lasting peace and prosperity,” he said during the meeting.
EU Ambassador to Somalia Karin Johansson accompanied the
visiting delegation.
The European Union remains one of Somalia’s largest
international partners, supporting a wide range of initiatives in
state-building, security sector reform, education, and economic development.