African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson received His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia
They deliberated on the peace&security situation in Somalia&the region. The Chairperson commended the President for the progress made in Somalia's stabilisation&development.
The Chairperson reaffirmed the Union's unwavering commitment to supporting Somalia's path to peace. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in turn, expressed appreciation for the warm welcome&the AU's continued support.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).
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