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Somali President addresses U.N. on security, elections, regional tensions and reform during a comprehensive address at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered a powerful message emphasizing that his administration is not calling for an end to multilateral engagement, but rather urging global institutions to operate through national systems rather than parallel structures. Highlighting decades of international cooperation, the president stressed that aid delivered outside national budget frameworks complicates coordination, governance tracking, and long-term institution building.
Shifting focus to international governance, the president pressed for structural reforms within the United Nations Security Council, denouncing the continued exclusion of African nations from permanent membership positions as an outdated historical injustice. He noted that global bodies must reflect contemporary geopolitical realities to restore public trust and international legitimacy. Furthermore, Mohamud addressed wider economic pressures, pointing out that ongoing maritime disruptions in the Middle East have significantly impacted trade routes and reduced vital national customs revenues, underscoring the vulnerability of import-dependent economies.
On the domestic front, the president detailed the nation’s ongoing transition toward universal suffrage, marking a historic push to establish Somalia’s first direct democratic elections in over fifty years. Comprehensive constitutional reforms are designed to anchor a multi-party political framework where citizens directly choose their leadership and resolve political differences through legal dialogue. Discussing security matters, Mohamud reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating extremist networks while emphasizing that national counterterrorism efforts have profound implications for regional and international stability. He called for predictable, sustainable financing to support the ongoing security transition and ensure that national forces are fully equipped to shoulder long-term defense responsibilities.
Reaffirming Somalia’s firm stance on territorial integrity, the president underscored that national sovereignty remains the foundational baseline for regional peace. He cautioned against unilateral actions that threaten stability, while also reiterating steadfast support for Palestinian self-determination. Concluding his address, Mohamud urged global partners to move beyond crisis management toward proactive investment in institutional resilience and sustainable development, signaling Somalia’s active readiness to shape its own prosperous and stable future.