President welcomes the formation of HirShabelle parliament

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has welcomed  the formation of the new parliament for the  Interim Administration of HirShabeelle.

The president said he was happy with the progress made in order to form a federal state for the two regions.

“I welcome the success made in the completion of the new federal state for Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions. This is a big encouragement for the federal system that aims to devolve power. And it is my hope that the people of the two regions will benefit from the new dawn, ” said President, Hassan Sheikh.

The president also mentioned that  the federal government will closely work with the new administration.