Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia

The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, on 21 September 2023.

The Secretary-General welcomed efforts by Somalia’s leaders to advance key state-building priorities. The Prime Minister highlighted the progress achieved on the security, political and economic fronts. The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister also discussed the progress achieved on security, the fight against Al-Shabaab and United Nations support.