Somali President Attends UN General Assembly to Advance Peace, Development, and Climate Action

Somali President Attends Opening of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

New York, USA — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today officially attended the opening of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The President was accompanied by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Mr. Bashir Mohamud Jama, along with several cabinet ministers from the Federal Government of Somalia.

Somalia’s Voice at the Global Stage

Somalia’s participation in this high-level meeting underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring that the voice of the Somali people is heard on the international stage. The Federal Government has placed particular emphasis on peace, development, and addressing the challenges of climate change, which continue to have significant impacts on Somali communities.

Priority on Environment and Climate Action

During the UNGA sessions, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Mr. Bashir Mohamud Jama, will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and multilateral side meetings, highlighting the importance of global cooperation on environmental protection and climate action.

The Minister reiterated Somalia’s firm commitment to implementing sustainable measures for building a greener future, stressing that international support and partnerships are key pillars to achieving these goals.

Somalia’s Vision for a Green Future

Somalia’s participation in the 80th UN General Assembly reflects the government’s vision of leading the country towards a future that is peaceful, stable, prosperous, and fully responsive to environmental and climate challenges.

The President and his delegation are also expected to hold bilateral meetings with world leaders and UN agencies to strengthen cooperation and mobilize the support Somalia needs in the areas of peace, development, and environmental sustainability.