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President Mohamud

lines on the record: 43
first: 2016-04-19
most recent: 2023-06-22
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-security-council

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“By doing so, they will empower us to assert our sovereignty, effectively combat terrorism and build a peaceful and prosperous future for our nation. The menace of terrorism in Somalia is not limited to risks in Somalia only; it is a menace to the region, the continent and the world at large. Together, let us seize the opportunity to unlock the full potential of Somalia to create an inclusive and prosperous society and to build a world where peace and security prevail forever.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“We have worked tirelessly to strengthen our legal and regulatory frameworks, including the introduction of a firearms bill to control the possession, manufacture, storage and use of firearms in Somalia. Those crucial undertakings have substantially mitigated the risks associated with the trafficking, illegal possession and improper use of weapons and ammunition in Somalia. Those initiatives serve as a testament to our Government’s unwavering commitment to improving weapons and ammunition management frameworks in a coherent manner in accordance with international standards. Considering those significant developments, I implore Council members to support our call for the complete lifting of the arms embargo on Somalia.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“While we acknowledge the importance of international efforts to maintain peace and security, we believe that it is crucial to reassess the situation in the light of the progress that we have made towards establishing an effective weapons and ammunition management system, guided by the benchmarks proposed by the technical team of United Nations Support Office in Somalia and reflected and endorsed in resolutions 2607 (2021) and 2662 (2022). Somalia’s national weapons and ammunition management strategy has been effectively implemented through results-based action plans. We have made substantial progress in registration, record-keeping and stockpile management thanks to the establishment of a comprehensive and centralized national weapons and ammunition management database in Somalia today.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“However, despite those remarkable achievements, our journey towards a peaceful and prosperous Somalia is facing a formidable obstacle — the prolonged arms embargo imposed on our nation since 1992, which is the longest arms embargo in the history of the United Nations. Let me state clearly that the Somalia of 2023 is not the Somalia of 1992. That must be duly considered. It essential to highlight the challenges that the arms embargo measures and notification processes present for the Somali security forces. Acquiring the necessary lethal capabilities has become an arduous task, thus hindering their ability to effectively combat Al-Shabaab and achieve lasting peace and stability in Somalia. The arms embargo is in no way serving the short- term or long-term interests of Somalia.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Thanks to her determination, I went onto to contribute to the establishment of one of the premier educational institutions in our country. I want all Somali children to have the same kind of opportunity in the future. To that end, my Administration has already undertaken a massive teacher recruitment campaign, which will add 10,000 new teachers — 20 per cent of whom will be women — to the system during my term. Already, 3,000 teachers have been recruited and are currently undergoing training. Those teachers have been dispatched throughout the country and have been allocated to the education system of the federal member states.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Over the past decade, we have undertaken extensive macroeconomic and fiscal reforms to position ourselves for that achievement. As we plan for a post-HIPC environment, we are focusing on policies that promote revenue generation and strengthen our public financial management systems. Furthermore, we recognize that our most valuable asset is our people. Therefore, we are committed to scaling up access to quality education and health services, especially for women and youth. As a former educator, I know how education can break the cycle of poverty. I grew up in a small rural community, and, after my dad passed away, my mother struggled to ensure that I get an education. She was unable to read or write. Yet she checked my homework regularly by checking for any red marks in the teacher’s notes.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“By investing in agropastoral communities and addressing the effects of climate change, such as through water catchment systems, regenerative agriculture practices and feeder roads, we can enable the communities concerned to sustain themselves economically and ensure their long- term well-being. Let me share an example of the impact that such investment can have. The completion of the 30-kilometer Mogadishu-Afgoye road alone has not only improved economic livelihoods for farmers in the area, but has also made certain food staples more affordable for the residents of our capital, Mogadishu. On the economic front, we are nearing a significant milestone in achieving the heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) completion point by the end of this year.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“The invaluable engagement of AMISOM in our nation has provided us with the necessary room to make significant strides in our peacebuilding and State-building endeavours over the past 15 years. The sacrifices made by the courageous men and women from the troop-contributing countries shall forever be etched in our collective memory in Somalia. With regard to the humanitarian situation, we have been able to avert famine through our sustained partnership with the United Nations and the generous support of the United States and other donors. However, we remain committed to maintaining an effective and sustained response to the ongoing drought, prioritizing the well-being of our people. I am a strong advocate for a genuine transition from traditional assistance to resilience-based investment.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“The planning and implementation of the drawdown of ATMIS forces is being executed in close coordination with a joint technical committee between Somalia and the Mission in the country. Phase 1 of the drawdown is nearing completion, and the Somali National Armed Forces are assuming responsibility for four forward operating bases, while collapsing three others. Once phase 1 is completed, a joint assessment will be conducted to review the impact of the drawdown. The insights gained from the assessment will guide us through phase 2, which is anticipated to commence in September. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for the remarkable support that Somalia has received from the African Union and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“In addition, we will deploy teams to actively monitor the civilian protection component in the upcoming military operations, which demonstrates our commitment to minimizing harm to civilians and upholding human rights throughout the offensive. The resilience of our success against Al-Shabaab is evidenced by the fact the enemy has not taken back an inch of the territory that we have recovered from its forces over the past 10 months. With regard to planning for current and future operations, we are also concurrently working towards the full withdrawal of the forces of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), in line with resolutions 2628 (2022) and 2670 (2022).”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Looking ahead, the next phase in our fight against terrorism will involve Operation Black Lion, which will be the most critical offensive in Somalia’s history, aimed at liberating nearly all the remaining Al-Shabaab- controlled territories throughout the country. With the support of our Frontline States — Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti — we are confident that the campaign will significantly degrade Al-Shabaab and pave the way for sustainable peace and security. Although we have encountered slight setbacks, owing to rainfall and force-generation requirements, operations planning is well under way. A team of multinational planning and operational experts has been deployed to the joint coordination command post in Mogadishu. The Operation holds immense significance in our quest for lasting peace and security.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“That progress not only instils hope in our citizens, but also attracts investment and fosters an environment conducive to growth. In addition to those achievements, over the past six months, we have carried out over 240 stabilization activities in recently liberated communities in Hirshabelle and Galmudug states. For many of the people living in those towns, Al-Shabaab was the only authority for as many as 15 years in the past. In the next phase of our stabilization programme, we will focus on deepening the extension of State authority to, and the social contract with, recently liberated communities through the provision of critical services, such as policing, social services, governance and reconciliation there.”
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“Those efforts, along with support given to conferences of religious leaders who contest the ideological strategy of Al-Shabaab, have dealt a blow to its operations and challenged its legitimacy within society. Through a combination of our military offensive’s ability to dislodge and disrupt Al-Shabaab and the considerable advancements in urban security efforts through enhanced intelligence, we are witnessing a notable reduction in terrorist attacks against our capital city, Mogadishu, and many other towns in south- central Somalia. Today our capital is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Mogadishu’s housing sector is experiencing a boom, and businesses are opening daily in, inter alia, the retail, hospitality and health- care sectors.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Turning our attention to security and stability, I am pleased to inform the Council that the Somali National Army, in partnership with local communities, has made significant strides in the fight against Al-Shabaab. Over the past year, we have witnessed the recovery of more than 70 towns from the grip of the terrorist group, resulting in the opening of the main north-south transportation routes and vast areas of rich farmland in the country. We have also taken significant steps to tighten anti-money laundering regulations and combat the financing of terrorist activities, closing over 300 accounts that provided illicit revenue to the terrorist group.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Let us begin with the progress we have achieved on the State-building front. As Council members may be aware, , for over a decade, Somalia has faced significant challenges in reaching high-level political agreements on critical issues, such as the nature of intra-state relations and how to make the transition away from indirect elections. However, since my election in May 2022, we have held six successful National Consultative Council meetings, resulting in consensus agreements with the federal member states on the allocation of power, the judicial model, fiscal federalism, the national security architecture and the electoral model of the country. Those agreements pave the way for a more inclusive and representative governance system in Somalia.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“This is a critical moment in our country’s history as we simultaneously pursue State-building efforts, combat the menace of the terrorist group Al-Shabaab and address the challenges posed by severe droughts. In my statement, I will provide an update on the political and security developments in Somalia and advocate the total lifting of the 31-year arms embargo that has limited our ability to protect our citizens, enforce the rule of law and secure our borders. We recognize that defeating Al-Shabaab requires a multifaceted approach that includes capable and effective security forces, an inclusive State-building process and the ability of the State to provide critical services to the public. My Administration is working diligently on all these fronts to move our country towards durable peace and prosperity.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“President Mohamud: At the outset, let me take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June. I also want to thank the briefers — the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and the Executive Director of the World Food Programme — for their broad explanation of the issues facing Somalia and the current situation in the country. It is an honour to stand before the Security Council today as the President of Somalia, representing the hopes and aspirations of the Somali people. I would like to begin by expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the Council for its unwavering support for and strategic partnership with Somalia over the decades.”
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“Somalia has turned the corner, and there is absolutely no turning back to the dark past. It is my most earnest desire that what is discussed here and the decisions taken will be in the best interests ofa united Somalia, once again one Somalia - a sovereign, secure, democratic and Federal Somalia at peace with itself and the world, for the benefit of its people. I would like to conclude by reiterating my gratitude and that of the Somali people for the engagement of our international partners, including the AMISOM. troops on the ground, with the support provided to them by partners. Today, Somalia is holding elections after 47 years. The last election that took place in Somalia was in 1969. The people who participated in that election are today retired, at best. A new nation is experiencing a new, good beginning.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“While we are grateful for the aid that our partners have provided, and continue to provide, to us, we strongly encourage them and their entrepreneurs to invest in Somalia for the social and economic benefit of both themselves and the Somali people. Indeed, with the wealth of our resources, Somalia is truly a place where investment will most certainly meet with great profitable opportunities. In conclusion, let me once again thank the Council for its unwavering support for Somalia. The strength of the Council members' commitment, combined with our people and the Government's support and partnership on the ground, has today brought forward a Somalia at one, a Somalia at peace with itself and focused on the collective achievement of national stability, progress and prosperity.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Programmes and resources must be further aligned to Somalia's national priorities. In particular, concrete steps must be taken to deliver more assistance through country systems, in response to improvements in the Government's budget, expenditures and financial governance systems. I am proud to say that Somalia is a beautiful country with great economic opportunity, both at sea and on land. Our newly adopted foreign policy has investment at its heart, and in the past few years our Government has been working to create an environment conducive to investment in all our key priority sectors. Tackling terrorism, rebuilding an inclusive State and playing a meaningful role in our region and the wider world requires sustainable development, which I am certain we can nurture and sustain with the wealth of our nation.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“The Compact has played a crucial role in improving the partnership, with mutual accountability between the Government and the international community, and in furthering the political, security and development progress in Somalia. We look forward to developing that next phase of international engagement in Somalia, based on a shared set of principles and a renewal of the joint partnerships within Somalia and with its partners. Work is now progressing on a three-year national development plan, which will include political and security elements so that the holistic approach forged through the Somali Compact is not lost. The principles that guide the partnership between the Government and the international community after the Compact ends will be developed and agreed upon in the corning months.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“I welcome the international community's efforts to expand support for high priority economic sectors and youth employment, including through vocational training and skills development. Generating support for regional economic initiatives, especially for infrastructure development, will be essential for regional economic growth and cooperation. I cannot urge strongly enough the need for a comprehensive approach to equipping Somali youth with tools that will enable them to play a positive role in bringing peace, social progress and economic prosperity to Somalia. In that regard, in line with resolution 2250 (2015), on youth, peace and security, we welcome the development of a national youth policy and the United Nations Strategy for Youth in Somalia. The year 2016 marks the final year of the Somali Compact established in Brussels in 2013.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Those achievements clearly demonstrate that the Federal Government has developed both the capacity and the proper oversight mechanisms to handle public finances responsibly, transparently and in accordance with international best practicesln addition, last February, I launched the Open Government initiative to ensure that information relevant to Government activities was made available to the public in order to promote transparency, accountability and participation. Of course, systems are not the only thing that Somalia needs. I draw the Council's attention to the urgent need to develop key economic sectors that will provide all Somalis with greater opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“The programme will enhance governance and economic statistical capacity, strengthen fiscal discipline, rebuild capacity for monetary policy management and foster financial sector development as a basis for supporting economic growth. It will be a key step in the process liquidating the arrears and the normalization of relations with international financial institutions as a whole.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“I draw the Council's attention to the significance of Somalia's first article IV consultation by the International Monetary Fund in 25 years. The consultation confirmed Somalia's 2015 economic growth of 3.7 per cent. That is clear evidence that Somalia is on an aggressive path towards reform, and we are very grateful for the support that our international partners have provided over the years. Somalia has agreed with the International Monetary Fund to a reform programme for the period from May 2016 to April 2017, which focuses on implementing prudent fiscal policies while strengthening institutional capacity for macroeconomic financial management.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, the internationally recognized Financial Governance Committee of Somalia is in place, which reports regularly and publicly and includes representatives of members from the international financial institutions, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the African Development Bank. In parallel to robust governance and oversight progress, the public financial management legislative environment is also being developed. The Federal Parliament recently ratified three important bills, namley, the Public Procurement, Concession and Disposal Bill, the Anti-Money-Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Bill and the Audit Bill. And the Cabinet has approved the Public Finance Management Bill.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We therefore request once again the complete lifting of the arms embargo and a review of the mandate of the Somalia-Eritrea Monitoring Group. Such a review should take place in the light of the regenerated political, security, economic and financial progress made by my Government towards the peace and stability of Somalia. The outcome of the review should reflect the understanding that Somalia is no longer at war with itself, but that Somalis are fighting alongside all concerned Member States to make our world a safer place for all. Somalia's progress is illustrated clearly in the area of public financial management reform. Today, Somalia has a working Central Bank, overseen by a functioning Board of Directors. The offices of the Accountant- General and the independent Auditor-General are functioning.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“The arms embargo, and indeed the Somalia-Eritrea Monitoring Group, was put in place for good reasons and in the interests of Somalia - and we are very grateful for that - but Somalia has changed dramatically. Those instruments are outdated and restrictive at best, and misleading and undermining at worst Today the threat in Somalia is not so much due to a lack of institutional capacity or oversight mechanisms, but to terrorism and violent extremism. Let us focus on mechanisms that deal effectively with the disastrous, international phenomenon that is terrorism. If Somalia is to successfully defeat Al-Shabaab once and for all and effectively rebuild an inclusive nation, then the Security Council must support its efforts through all possible means.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We have held consultative meetings to initiate the drafting of a road map to develop a comprehensive national framework governing the full life cycle of weapons and ammunition, and we have made significant improvements in complying with Security Council arms notification requirements. Despite that improvement and the calls of the different Security Council resolutions to our international partners to provide non-lethal weapons to Somalia, we are still hindered by the partial embargo. We therefore request members of the Security Council for the total lifting of the arms embargo on Somalia. That will enhance our national capabilities to confront and defeat international terrorism at home and provide the best protection for our citizens, while safeguarding our democratic and developmental future against violent and radicalized spoilers.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Two more battalions are in the pipeline for integration by July in Jubbaland and, thanks to the recently approved United Nations support package to Puntland, the National Commission for Somali National Army Integration is scheduled to start a process for the integration of 3,000 Puntland soldiers within the next month. However, we cannot ignore the one element that would have the most rapid and greatest impact on the development of Somalia's own forces, that is, the lifting of the United Nations arms embargo. We have made solid improvements in weapons and ammunition management and compliance with notification, reporting and controls. In the past six months, we marked more than 4,500 weapons, established a weapon and ammunition technical working group and agreed upon the terms of reference for the joint verification team.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“My Government has taken steps to ensure increased transparency in security sector reform, including enhanced monitoring systems, the registration of all personnel and their regular payment. We are pushing ahead with national force integration. The National Commission for Somali National Army Integration has integrated four SNA battalions in the Jubbaland region and one headquarters company of female soldiers. I am pleased to report elements of the newly integrated battalions have conducted joint operations with Danab forces in coordination with the AMISOM. and other international partners.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“I am very pleased that the draft national security policy, endorsed by the National Security Council, is scheduled to be discussed through consultative meetings in each regional member state capital. The first meeting will commence next week, with a culminating national forum scheduled for mid-May. That includes a reinvigoration of the National Security Council to include regional representation at the highest level of decision-making. The national threat assessment has been completed, and the national security architecture planning is under way. Its completion is predicated on the completion of the national security policy that outlines guiding principles on Federal and regional security-related institutions' roles and missions. International support to the Somali security sector is essential.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We must be confident that a central command structure will be put in place to support a coordinated and successful offensive in the near future. My Government has been working hard to strengthen the capacity and accountability of Somali security institutions throughout the country so that we are ready to assume control of our own security and release AMISOM. from its current commitment. We are in the process of developing financially sustainable plans for the army - the Gulwaade plan - and the police - the Heegan plan - under a national security architecture, which is informed by the public expenditure review conducted by the World Bank and the United Nations. Articulating and agreeing on the State structures that will oversee the development of our security services has been the focus of my Government over the past several months.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“I wish to recognize and commend the valiant efforts of the Somali national security forces and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in the fight against AI-Shabaab. That fight is not over. We cannot, and will not, quit before it is successfully completed. Further resources and commitment are needed now more than ever to chop off the head of the venomous snake of terror once and for all. We strongly reiterate the need for international support for reinvigorated AMISOM. and Somali National Army (SNA) operations. The February Djibouti Declaration was unequivocal in that partners must continue to provide sustainable funding for both AMISOM. and the SNA forces to fulfil their mandates. The Declaration was also clear on the urgent need for a structural overhaul of how AMISOM is commanded.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We are working hard to complete the state-formation process in Hiraan and Middle Shabelle and to reach agreement on clarifying the status of the region of Benadir, the capital city of Somalia. While substantial progress has been made on the security front, with almost 80 per cent of the country liberated from Al-Shabaab, we acknowledge, with great sadness and frustration, that the security environment at present is an inhibiting factor for the development of both the Government institutions and the people of Somalia. Furthermore, the current security environment remains a root cause for the significant humanitarian situation and the ongoing assistance requirements in Somalia.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We recognize the importance of a clear political Vision and path and have engaged in twin-track planning in support of one-person/one-vote elections, supported by a capable national independent electoral commission in 2020. Somalia's Federal Constitution sets out the foundation for peaceful politics in Somalia. We are pushing ahead to complete the review of priority chapters of the Provisional Federal Constitution by the end of 2016. Nationwide consultations with Somalis in all Federal and emerging member states will be essential to ensuring broad-based consensus and ownership. Our Government is genuinely committed to that and strongly believes in its value. During the past three years, we successfully established three out of the four Federal member states.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Fourthly, 30 per cent of the seats in the electoral process and emerging ninth Parliament's Federal members will be identified and specifically reserved for women. In 2012, when my Government was elected, just 135 elders were involved in the selection of our members of Parliament. In 2016, while elders will still play a pivotal role, an electoral college of almost 14,000 people will ultimately make the decision about who will represent the nation. That is great progress. We are committed to ensuring that there are no impediments to the timely implementation of the electoral process, including with regard to the freedom of expression, or any extension of the constitutionally mandated term limits of the legislature and executive. This year's electoral process takes us one step closer to universal suffrage.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“With the end of the constitutionally mandated terms of the Federal Government and Parliament, the latter half of 2016 will be a decisive time for Somalia. Last week, we successfully agreed the implementation road map for the 2016 electoral process. That means that we are on track to undergo the historic first democratic electoral process in 47 years in Somalia. I will not go into all the details of the 2016 election. However, let me draw attention to several important facts. First, the process will be uniform throughout Somalia to ensure national legitimacy. Secondly, a dispute-resolution process will support the elections to ensure that we are able to respond to any concerns and immediately address them to avoid conflicts. Thirdly, a lower- and an upper-house will be elected.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Al-Shabaab had emerged from the conflict, taking advantage of non-existent State institutions, and began its campaign of terror in Somalia and neighbouring countries. Security must provide the conditions for development to flourish, and Somalia needed development desperately. We had lost two generations of people who had not even been able to go to school. There were no jobs, no public services and very little hope among our young people, who make up the majority of our population. Somalia has lived a lifetime over the past four years. Our transformation has been rapid. Despite all of the challenges, Somalia has made extraordinary progress, of which we are proud and which ought to make our partners proud too.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We laid out that ambitious agenda knowing that we faced the enormous challenge of trying to transform Somalia politically while fighting a war against terror on our own soil and lacking robust capacities or instruments of State. When we first laid out those historic plans, Somalia had limited functioning ministries and human resources, limited domestic revenue streams to speak of and no domestic planning or management capacity to drive forward and sustain the desired reforms in the country. Along with the necessary political transformation, we needed to build a secure Somalia. Our national armed forces were decimated. Our soldiers, police and security personnel lacked formal training, capacity- building or salaries for almost 22 years.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“In Brussels in late 2013, I made a pledge on behalf of Somalia to pursue peace and prosperity. That pledge had been central to my original six-pillar policy, which provided a foundation for the subsequent New Deal Compact for Somalia. At the heart of my Brussels pledge lay the pursuit of three imperative elements, namely, a secure Somalia, a democratic Somalia and a progressive and prosperous Somalia. In 2013, the Somali Government agreed to pursue the political transformation of the nation by drafting and agreeing on a federal constitution, adopting a federal model of governance and holding democratic nationwide elections by September 2016.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We request that the Governments in the region, and others that have the capacity to do so, investigate the crimes that have been committed by those who lure young people to undertake unsafe journeys on the high seas. The pain, misery and misfortune of all illegal migration and its painful physical and mental costs for all concerned will end only when we have peace, stability and real inclusive economic development in source countries. Let me begin by thanking the Council for its long- standing support for peace, stability and development in Somalia. It has been almost four years since my Government was appointed and since Somalia emerged from two decades of war - two decades without a functioning Government in place, and without schools, hospitals or any form of public services.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“President Mohamud: I thank you, Sir, for this opportunity to brief the Security Council. It is an honour to do so. A tragedy has been unfolding in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, one that many believe concerns people from my country and neighbouring countries. If all the reports are confirmed, it could be the worst tragedy since the current migration crisis began. We must make every effort to recover the bodies of those who perished and to care for those who survived. I applaud the efforts made by many nations to safeguard and care for migrants and refugees escaping their home nations because of the misfortune of insecurity and hopelessness.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source