President Mohamud Holds Consultations with Northern Regions Leaders on National Unity

GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday held a high-level meeting with members of Somalia’s executive and legislative branches representing the Northern Regions, as part of ongoing national consultations aimed at safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and territorial unity.

The meeting, held at the President’s office, focused on strengthening a coordinated national response to recent developments seen as threatening Somalia’s unity and independence. It forms part of a wider consultation process the President has been leading with political leaders and key stakeholders across the country.

During the discussions, President Hassan Sheikh listened to detailed views and recommendations from the officials on how Somalia can firmly defend its statehood and counter foreign interference that could undermine national cohesion. He underscored the importance of collective responsibility at a time he described as sensitive for the country’s future.

The President urged the representatives to fully exercise their leadership roles in defending Somalia’s sovereignty, stressing that the protection of national unity transcends political affiliations and regional differences.

Officials from the Northern Regions serving in government and parliament welcomed the President’s outreach and reaffirmed their commitment to Somalia’s unity. They praised his continued efforts to promote national cohesion and pledged to actively participate in a unified national campaign to resist any attempt to fragment the country.

The meeting comes amid heightened diplomatic and political activity following recent external actions that have sparked strong reactions from Somalia’s leadership, regional bodies, and international partners, as the federal government moves to consolidate a common national position.