PRESS RELEASE
Mogadishu, 09 November 2016: H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia congratulates President Elect Donald J Trump for being elected as the 45th president of the United States of America, and wishes the US president-elect, every success in leading his nation forward.
“On behalf of the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Somali people, I would like to offer my congratulations to Donald J Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. Somalia appreciates and values the excellent partnership between Somalia and the United States that is vital for our mutual security and common goals particularly in the Horn of Africa region.†asserted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
“Somalia is a willing partner ready to enhance our existing cooperation between our two states in order to move forward the aim of safeguarding the peace, stability and prosperity of both Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa region.†expressed the President of the FGS, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
“The people of Somalia wish the President-Elect and the people of America every success in their endeavors in the years to come. We are grateful to the government and the people of the United States for the invaluable support they have given to Somalia.†Concluded the President of Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
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Shador Haji Mohamud
Director of Media and Comms
Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia
shadorhaji@presidency.gov.so