Watch: Prime Minister Hamza arrives in a district of Galmudug and the purpose of his visit

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, and a delegation he is leading have just arrived in the town of Balanballe in the Galgaduud region of central Somalia, where they were warmly welcomed.

Hamza was welcomed at Balanballe airport by the President of Galmudug, Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoor Qoor), the Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Mahad Mohamed Salad, and other officials.

The purpose of Prime Minister Hamza's visit is to participate in a peace conference taking place in Balanballe, aimed at ending a clan conflict that has persisted in the town for a long time.

Prior to the Prime Minister's arrival in Balanballe, officials from the central government, led by Director Mahad Salad, visited NISA troops undergoing training there yesterday. During the inspection, he met with the training soldiers and urged them to fulfill their commitment to defend the country, the people, and the religion.

On the other hand, the reconciliation meeting is expected to include local community members, led by the elders of the clans, to witness the agreement being reached there.

Previously, the Somali government issued strict decisions regarding the conflicts in the central regions after orders were given to the government forces stationed there, which aimed to prevent clan wars and killings related to clan grievances in the Galmudug areas.

The overall situation is currently stable, and the plan now is to engage in genuine reconciliation to end the conflicts in the central regions.