Historic event - new EU Ambassador presents credentials to President HSM in Galumudug Statehouse

 

Historic event - new EU Ambassador presents credentials to President HSM in Galumudug Statehouse

Dhusamareb, Somalia - 18 September 2023: The new EU Ambassador, Karin Johansson, presented her credentials to the President of Federal Government of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at Galmudug Statehouse. 

The historic event marks the first time credentials are presented outside Villa Somalia in the capital of Mogadishu. 

EU's new ambassador, Ms. Karin Johansson, presented her credentials to President @HassanSMohamud at @TheVillaSomalia in #Dhusamareeb

HE the President noted “This is a historic moment, demonstrating that the FGS has a reach beyond Mogadishu. We are here to serve the people of Somalia, in all regions of the country.”

EU's new ambassador, Ms. Karin Johansson, presented her credentials to President @HassanSMohamud at @TheVillaSomalia in #Dhusamareeb

The credentials ceremony takes place against the backdrop of the Somali National Army (SNA) and international partners making significant advances in the fight against al-Shabaab in Galmudug and Hirshabelle.

Ambassador Johansson stated “The relations between EU and Somalia are at an all time high. Today’s event is a testament to that. Somalia can count on EU’s support, particularly in this critical time.”

EU's new ambassador, Ms. Karin Johansson,  meets up with President Hassan Mohamud

EU's new ambassador, Ms. Karin Johansson, arrived in Mogadishu.