Friday June 6, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reaffirmed his willingness to engage in dialogue with national political leaders to address ongoing concerns related to the country’s political, security, and electoral landscape, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Information on Friday.
The Ministry confirmed that President Mohamud hosted a meeting at the presidential palace with leaders of registered political organizations, representatives from civil society, and prominent national figures who have previously held key government positions.
"The President has held talks on national issues with various national leaders. The purpose of this initiative is to seriously listen to the grievances and views of these leaders, to work together on the fateful issues that are a priority for the country, including the fight against the Al-Shabaab renegades, the completion of the constitutional review, and the preparation for local and national elections," the statement read.
The meeting comes in advance of a National Consultation Forum set for June 15, 2025, where President Hassan Sheikh is scheduled to engage directly with members of the opposition.
A second follow-up meeting with the National Consultative Council (NCC) is scheduled for June 22, during which outcomes and recommendations from the June 15th forum will be reviewed and analyzed.
The President has formally extended invitations to a broad spectrum of political stakeholders, including former presidents, former prime ministers and their deputies, former speakers and deputy speakers of parliament, and other former senior officials to attend the consultation meeting in Mogadishu.