Somalia: Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe Hosts U.S. Ambassador in Kismayo

KISMAAYO, Somalia — Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, also known as Ahmed Madobe, met Friday with U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley, who led a delegation on a working visit to the southern regional state.

The meeting, attended by Jubaland’s Interior Minister and the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in security, U.S.-supported development projects, and the overall political situation in Somalia.

Officials from Jubaland said the discussions emphasized the importance of coordinating national security efforts amid ongoing operations against Al-Shabaab militants.

In a brief social media post, Ambassador Riley highlighted the significance of national unity in combatingIn a brief social media post, Ambassador Riley highlighted the significance of national unity in combating terrorism. terrorism.

“Today in Kismayo, I met with the President of Jubaland to discuss the importance of national unity to fight terrorism for the benefit of the people of Jubaland and all of Somalia,” he wrote.

Jubaland and the United States have maintained ongoing collaboration on security and development initiatives, and the ambassador’s visit is seen as reinforcing the partnership between the two sides.

GAROWE ONLINE