With a new seat at the UN’s top table, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hailed the country’s election to the Security Council as a resounding endorsement of its growing global stature, effective 2025.
From the heart of Mogadishu, the president’s office beamed with pride, issuing a statement that hailed Somalia’s triumphant entry into the United Nations Security Council, a testament to its growing global influence.
According to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Somalia’s successful bid for a UN Security Council seat alongside four other countries signals a major comeback for the nation, restoring its standing in the global community.
President Mohamud hailed the landmark vote as a resounding endorsement of Somalia’s remarkable progress in governance and development, reflecting the global community’s newfound confidence in the nation’s trajectory.
Somalia, alongside four other nations – Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, and Panama – has achieved a remarkable diplomatic coup, securing non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council for the first time in five decades.
He said the countries would influence global affairs in terms of peace and conflicts.
“The diplomatic success we have reached today translates to how the world is witnessing the efforts and development of Somalia, especially the recovery and rebuilding of our country,” he said.
The election is an opportunity for Somalia to take part in the promotion of peace and security in the world, Mohamud said.
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The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has joined the chorus of congratulations, applauding Somalia’s landmark achievement in securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
African Union Special Representative for Somalia and Head of ATMIS Mohamed El-Amine Souef said the election is a clear demonstration of the trust and confidence the UN member countries have in Somalia.
“The achievement will embolden Somalia’s drive to secure the safety and prosperity of its people,” Souef said in a statement.
The official highlighted that Somalia’s election will yield crucial lessons for regions beset by conflict and turmoil, informing the global pursuit of peace and security.
As the UN Security Council prepares for a membership refresh, the incoming nations will merge with the existing non-permanent member states – Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia – to form a dynamic and diverse decision-making collective.