The Government of Somalia and the United Nations Discuss the Final Phase of the UNTMIS Transition

The Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, Ali Mohamed Omar, met in Mogadishu with a delegation from the United Nations led by the acting head of the UNTMIS operation, Raisedon Zenenga.

The meeting, which took place on October 14, 2026, focused on the final phase of the transition of the United Nations operation in Somalia, the latest developments in politics and security, and how the transfer of responsibilities is planned to strengthen the institutions of the Somali government.

Both sides also discussed the importance of preserving the gains made in peacebuilding and state-building, to ensure that the transition of the United Nations operation does not undermine the progress made in the country.

The Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government of Somalia to ensure that the transition process is led by Somalis, and that the country's institutions fully assume the relevant responsibilities.

Ali Mohamed Omar also thanked the United Nations for its long-standing cooperation with Somalia and the support it has provided in peacebuilding and state-building efforts.

This meeting is part of the cooperation between the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations, as the final phase of the UNTMIS operation transition and efforts to strengthen the capacity of national institutions are being addressed.