Somalia leader meets Swedish PM, EU commissioner

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 15, 2015 (Garowe Online)-Federal Government of Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has met Swedish Prime Minister Kjell Stefan Löfvén on the sidelines of International Conference on financing for development in Addis Ababa, Garowe Online reports.

Mohamud and Löfvén discussed Sweden-sponsored development programmes in Somalia and strengthening of bilateral relations.

Somalia President praised Sweden for its pivotal role in the country’s economic recovery.

Mohamud also received European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica.

“We thank European Union for various supports it extends to Somalia. After we transcended from the state of emergency, we request support for economic infrastructure development, rebuilding of army and creation of income-generating activities,” Somalia President told EU official.

On his side, Mimica stressed that EU will consider Somalia’s priorities in reconstruction, political development and security.

Mohamud was being accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Abdisalan Omar Hadliye and Petroleum Minister Mohamed Mukhtar Ibrahim.

In his address at Addis Ababa conference, Somalia leader highlighted the importance of remittances and infrastructure in a country emerging from conflict. 

GAROWE ONLINE