Statement attributable to the Spokespeople of the UN Secretary-General and the African Union Commission Chairperson – on Somalia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and theSecretary-General of the United Nations,António Guterres,commend the people and leaders of Somalia for progress achieved in recent years towards the stabilization of the country. The hard-won gains are a testimony to the firm determination of the people of Somalia towards lasting peace and prosperity, following decades of instability.

The Chairperson and theSecretary-General call on Somali leaders to resume dialogue and work in a spirit of compromise to overcome the last political hurdles to inclusive elections as soon as possibleand respecting the agreement they reached on 17 September 2020.

The Chairperson and theSecretary-General reiterate their commitment to continue to support the government and people of Somalia on their path to peace and prosperity.