MOGADISHU Somalia, represented by H.E. Hamza Hadow, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, welcomed Ms. Shoko Noda, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Crisis Bureau, in Mogadishu yesterday, Sunday, as reported by the Ministry’s official channels.

The bilateral meeting centered on enhancing strategic collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in line with the nation’s ambitious priorities, particularly concerning sustainable development and preparations for upcoming electoral processes.

Both parties examined methods to synchronize UN initiatives with Somalia’s national agenda, highlighting the significance of combined approaches in humanitarian assistance and institutional capacity development to ensure holistic economic and social stability across all Somali regions.

The UN representative commended Somalia’s expanding and influential role in the international arena, especially following its UN Security Council membership and accession to the East African Community (EAC), noting that these developments reinforce the nation’s standing as an engaged regional and global participant.

The dialogue also addressed sustainable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and addressing climate crisis impacts, with both sides emphasizing the necessity to expedite collaborative efforts under federal government leadership to guarantee essential aid reaches vulnerable communities with respect.

Both sides consented to implement field-based mechanisms to strengthen community resilience through innovative long-term development programs that help reduce dependence on emergency assistance and move toward the production, construction, and sustainable growth phase desired by the nation.

Somalia expressed gratitude for its enduring partnership with the UNDP, recommitting to providing all required support for the success of joint initiatives that align with the Somali people’s hopes for peace, stability, and comprehensive economic and social renewal.

At the meeting’s conclusion, officials reaffirmed continued high-level coordination to ensure fulfillment of international commitments, emphasizing the principle of national ownership of development projects to reinforce state authority and public resource management.

These strategic discussions reflect Somalia’s resolve to forge a new chapter in its relations with international organizations based on transparency and equality in development efforts. By incorporating UN objectives into its national vision, the country reconfirms its trajectory toward restoring institutional leadership, converting humanitarian challenges into opportunities for advancement, and securing a future characterized by justice and prosperity for all its citizens.