President Hassan meets with military officials and elders in Jowhar

Jun 13 (Jowhar) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held important meetings in the city of Jowhar, the capital of the Hirshabelle State, with security agency officials and local cultural leaders, focusing on strengthening security and enhancing community cooperation with security agencies.

President Hassan Sheikh listened to reports from the Security Forces stationed in the Hirshabelle State regarding the successes achieved in the fight against the Khawarij and maintaining security, praising their heavy responsibility in achieving visible results in the fight against terrorism, ensuring safety, and supporting the communities in the areas they operate.

Additionally, President Hassan Sheikh discussed with the cultural elders of the Hirshabelle areas how they could play a significant role in the implementation of the upcoming inclusive elections in the region, strengthening the democratic process in the country, and reinforcing statehood, commending their effective role in the local cultural leadership in peace, development, unity, and state-building.

On the other hand, the President of the Republic, accompanied by the President of the Hirshabelle State, Mr. Ali Abdullah Hussein, inspected the Hirshabelle Parliament Building, as the construction of the Parliament building is nearing completion.