Somali Prime Minister meets Swedish Justice Secretary to strengthen bilateral relations

Source: Hiiraan Öonline, Monday May 27, 2024

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with Anders Hall, the State Secretary of the Swedish Ministry of Justice, in Mogadishu on Monday.

Prime Minister Barre and Mr. Hall discussed bolstering the mutual relations between Somalia and Sweden in all areas of shared benefit.

Barre praised the Swedish government for its support to Somalia and urged it to contribute further to the government’s efforts in development and democratization.

Mr. Hall commended the Somali government’s unwavering commitment to countering international terrorism and acknowledged the tangible advancements in security made against the Kharijites.

Sweden is one of the largest donors to Somalia, supporting peacebuilding, democracy, human rights, equal health, and issues related to the environment, climate, and energy.