Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of Somalia, in UN General Assembly, called on the international community to address escalating global conflicts, urging an immediate end to hostilities in Sudan, Ukraine, and Gaza.
He emphasized the need to protect civilians and uphold international humanitarian law.
Barre expressed concern over Ethiopia’s actions, accusing the country of violating Somalia’s territorial integrity by attempting to annex Somali territory under the pretext of securing sea access. He called on the international community to support Somalia in defending its sovereignty.
Barre also highlighted the importance of sustainable funding for peacekeeping missions like AMISOM and ATMIS, which have played a crucial role in combating Al-Shabaab and supporting Somalia’s state-building efforts.
He stressed that the success of future African Union missions in Somalia depends on reliable funding.
On national progress, Barre noted that Somalia has made significant strides in stability, development, and security. The country has completed the debt relief process, joined the East African Community, and lifted a long-standing arms embargo.
He praised Somalia’s efforts in reclaiming territory from Al-Shabaab and expressed Somalia’s readiness to contribute to global peace and security as a future member of the UN Security Council in 2025-2026.