President Mohamud Receives New U.S Ambassador to Somalia, Discusses Joint Counter-Terrorism Efforts

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Federal Republic of Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Friday received the credentials of the new United States Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley in Mogadishu.

Speaking during the meeting with the president, Ambassador Riley expressed the United States government’s commitment to strengthen diplomatic relations and cooperation with Somalia and shared a message and greeting from the President of the United States, Joe Biden.

President Mohamud also met with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) todiscuss Somalia-U.S. strategic security cooperation and joint counter-terrorism efforts.

The United States has continued supporting efforts by the federal government of Somalia in degrading the capabilities of the Al-shabaab militant group and deter any attempts to carry out attacks against the Somali people.

The arrival of the new ambassador underlines the continued strong ties between the two states which are beneficial for citizens of both nations.