New York - On 26 May 2022, the Secretary-General held a phone call with H.E. Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Secretary-General welcomed the conclusion of the electoral process and congratulated Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his election as the 10th President of Somalia.

The Secretary-General and the President discussed the priorities of the new administration and United Nations’ support. The Secretary-General encouraged the President to advance critical national priorities such as security, climate change, drought response and to strengthen co-operation with federal member states.