UN Pushes for Inclusive Somali dialogue
The UN Special Representative ended his press remarks with a reaffirmation of the world body’s support for South West State and its state-building priorities, and appreciation of the strong collaboration of the President and his administration
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The UN Special Representative ended his press remarks with a reaffirmation of the world body’s support for South West State and its state-building priorities, and appreciation of the strong collaboration of the President and his administration
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00:00A top UN officials who visited Somalia has underscored the role of dialogue for tackling national priorities.
00:09While visiting southwest state of Baidoa, the Somalia delegate spoke about a range of local topics with the federal member's test leadership,
00:19in addition to reiterating the need for discussion on various national issues the country faces.
00:25This was an important meeting, and I welcome the SRSG and its delegation.
00:32We discussed political, humanitarian, and security issues, and in particular the strengthening of the war against al-Shabaab
00:39and how to coordinate and improve security in the country and to strengthen the ongoing military operation.
00:47A group made up of 28 of Somalia's international partners, including the United Nations,
00:52issued a statement in early April welcoming the proposal of the country's president to organize a platform for Somali political and community leaders.
01:00I reiterated the position of Somalia's international partners.
01:04We welcome the initiative announced by President Hassan Sheikh Mohammed in his Id al-Fitr message
01:12to arrange a platform that brings together the full range of Somali voices
01:18to advance the country's state-building priorities and respond effectively to the al-Shabaab threat.
01:26The serious humanitarian situation in southwest state was also discussed,
01:31especially in the face of global uncertainties in maintaining aid levels.
01:36Thank you very much.