Farmaajo welcomes talks between President Mohamud and Somali Salvation Forum, urges inclusive dialogue

Farmaajo welcomes talks between President Mohamud and Somali Salvation Forum, urges inclusive dialogue

Source: Hiiraan Online, Friday June 27, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has welcomed the recent meeting between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Somali Salvation Forum in Mogadishu, describing it as a positive step toward resolving key political disagreements over the country’s future.

In a press statement issued Thursday, Farmaajo said the meeting marked a “good start” in addressing critical issues concerning Somalia’s constitution, security, and electoral process.“These are issues of national destiny and must take precedence,” Farmaajo stated. “We welcome President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s willingness to place these matters at the center of national dialogue.”

He stressed that the provisional constitution, which was adopted in 2012 through a broad national consensus, should remain the foundation for any negotiations and decisions concerning Somalia’s political direction.

“We once again emphasize that the 2012 constitution, agreed upon by the Somali people, must be the unifying pillar of the state,” he said. “Any dialogue on fundamental national issues must be anchored in this document.”

Farmaajo also called on President Mohamud to uphold his constitutional duty to safeguard national unity and cohesion. He urged the president to personally ensure the participation of Puntland and Jubaland in the upcoming National Consultative Conference scheduled for July 3.

“Inclusivity is vital for any meaningful political progress,” he said. “The president must take direct responsibility and extend formal invitations to the leaders of Puntland and Jubaland to join the dialogue.”

The National Consultative Conference is expected to address long-standing disagreements on governance, federalism, and Somalia’s transition to direct elections.