“AFRICOM and the U.S. government support the Federal Government of Somalia, the people of Somalia, and the African Union and its mission to Somalia in their efforts to achieve sustained progress in governance, development and security,” said Waldhauser.
Gen. Waldhauser has also credited Somalia’s current administration for its efforts towards restoring peace and order into the long-chaotic horn of Africa nation.
“I’m proud of the strong relationship we have established with President Farmaajo and his government,” said Waldhauser, referring to the the Somali leader. “President Farmaajo and his administration have made measurable progress and it’s clear they are dedicated to reaching the goal of a safe, stable and prosperous Somalia.” He said.
A decade ago, such high-level talks inside Somalia involving top American officials were virtually unthinkable. U.S. military operations in the country were still a closely guarded secret and diplomatic efforts were minimal, given the widespread chaos in the country and the lack of a central government.
Prior to his meeting with the Somali president, Gen. Waldhauser met with the new U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto. Mr. Yamamoto is one of the highest-level U.S. ambassadors on the African continent, in what the US referred as a ‘symbol of the significance the U.S. places on its relationships with the people and government of Somalia’.
A great development. This is what competent leadership can bring to a country. Somalia is moving forward and with the blessing of God we will welcome even more developments and strengthen our cooperation with countries that can make an impact in Somalia.
Gen. Waldhauser has also credited Somalia’s current administration for its efforts towards restoring peace and order into the long-chaotic horn of Africa nation.
“I’m proud of the strong relationship we have established with President Farmaajo and his government,” said Waldhauser, referring to the the Somali leader. “President Farmaajo and his administration have made measurable progress and it’s clear they are dedicated to reaching the goal of a safe, stable and prosperous Somalia.” He said.
A decade ago, such high-level talks inside Somalia involving top American officials were virtually unthinkable. U.S. military operations in the country were still a closely guarded secret and diplomatic efforts were minimal, given the widespread chaos in the country and the lack of a central government.
Prior to his meeting with the Somali president, Gen. Waldhauser met with the new U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto. Mr. Yamamoto is one of the highest-level U.S. ambassadors on the African continent, in what the US referred as a ‘symbol of the significance the U.S. places on its relationships with the people and government of Somalia’.
A great development. This is what competent leadership can bring to a country. Somalia is moving forward and with the blessing of God we will welcome even more developments and strengthen our cooperation with countries that can make an impact in Somalia.
