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05.05.2015 Somalia

Secretary Kerry Travel to Mogadishu

By US Department of State
Secretary Kerry Travel to Mogadishu
05.05.2015 LISTEN

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- On May 5, Secretary Kerry landed in Mogadishu, Somalia to reinforce the United States commitment to supporting Somalia's ongoing transition to a peaceful democracy. In his meetings with federal and regional government officials, he will discuss security cooperation and Somalia's progress towards meeting its reform and development benchmarks in view of its 2016 elections. He will also meet with civil society leaders to discuss the importance of a vibrant NGO sector and thank African Union troops for their role in stabilizing Somalia. This is the first ever Secretary of State visit to Somalia.

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