The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has officially arrived in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, where he will participate in the High-Level Summit of Troop-Contributing Countries to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
The summit, scheduled to officially open tomorrow, brings together leaders from countries with forces deployed in Somalia. The central agenda focuses on strengthening joint cooperation in combating terrorism—particularly the extremist group Al-Shabaab—and accelerating the security transition process as ATMIS gradually hands over responsibility to Somali national forces.
During the summit, President Hassan Sheikh is expected to:
• Present the significant achievements made through the collaboration of the Somali government and its people in counter-terrorism operations.
• Engage in bilateral and multilateral discussions with his counterparts on strategies to enhance regional security cooperation.
• Address rising concerns over reports suggesting that the United States may cut its support for ATMIS forces currently operating in Somalia.
Kampala has now become a hub for key decisions affecting the future of Somalia’s security architecture. This summit is anticipated to result in strategic outcomes that will shape the direction of AUSSOM and the broader regional approach to stabilizing Somalia.
Conclusion:
President Hassan Sheikh’s presence at the summit underscores the Somali government’s strong commitment to regaining full national security control and implementing a long-term vision for peace and stability—grounded in sovereignty, partnership, and decisive action against terrorism.
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