President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) of Jubaland on Monday hosted U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Richard H. Riley, along with a senior American delegation, in Kismayo for a comprehensive working meeting focused on regional security, development cooperation, and Somalia’s ongoing state-building process.
The meeting was attended by Jubaland’s Minister of Interior and Minister of Planning and International Relations, reflecting the strategic importance of the discussions. Both sides held in-depth talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Jubaland and the United States, particularly in areas of mutual concern.
Key topics of discussion included enhancing security coordination in Jubaland, ensuring continued U.S. support for development projects, and reviewing the overall political situation and federal state-building efforts in Somalia. The leaders emphasized the need for sustained collaboration to promote peace, stability, and socio-economic development in the region.
President Madobe reaffirmed Jubaland’s commitment to working closely with international partners to achieve sustainable development and reinforce governance structures in the federal member state. Ambassador Riley highlighted the United States’ continued support for Somalia’s development agenda, peacekeeping initiatives, and programs aimed at strengthening federal-state relations.
The meeting concluded with both parties reiterating their shared goal of building strong and lasting cooperation, advancing security and stability, and supporting the overall political and development objectives of Somalia.