Thursday 24, April -2025 {HMC} Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday chaired the third Somalia–European Union Partnership Meeting in Mogadishu, reaffirming the strategic depth of Somalia-EU relations and advancing shared priorities under the Joint Operational Roadmap launched in May 2023.
The high-level meeting brought together EU ambassadors, Somali government officials, and international partners to assess progress and strengthen cooperation across political, security, and development sectors.
President Mohamud used the platform to outline the Federal Government’s roadmap for reconciliation, security stabilization, and governance reform — including efforts to institutionalize direct elections and phase out the long-standing clan-based political model.
“We are committed to building a democratic system rooted in inclusive dialogue and credible institutions. Our recent steps, including the National Dialogue Initiative, reflect our commitment to national unity and the defeat of the Al-Shabaab threat,” President Mohamud told attendees.
The meeting built on the momentum of earlier rounds of dialogue held in Mogadishu, reinforcing both sides’ dedication to Somalia’s stabilization, democratization, and economic development. A statement from Villa Somalia highlighted the importance of sustained EU support to Somalia’s state-building agenda and military reform.
“Somalia deeply values the European Union’s enduring partnership. Together, we remain committed to shaping a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous future for our people,” President Mohamud added.
The Joint Operational Roadmap remains the guiding framework for aligning Somalia’s national priorities with EU support across peacebuilding, security sector reform, economic recovery, and governance initiatives.
