Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has held high-level talks with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Somalia’s security situation, humanitarian needs and opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

According to information shared about the meeting, the discussions focused on the Federal Government’s efforts to stabilise the country, combat Al-Shabaab and strengthen national security institutions. The two leaders also addressed Somalia’s ongoing humanitarian challenges and the importance of mobilising greater international assistance.

Climate change and access to international climate finance also featured in the talks, with particular emphasis on supporting Somalia’s response to recurring droughts, floods and other climate-related impacts.

President Hassan Sheikh expressed appreciation for the UK’s continued support to Somalia, highlighting the importance of sustained cooperation in security, humanitarian assistance and state-building.

The meeting comes as Somalia faces persistent security and humanitarian pressures, alongside growing climate-related challenges that require sustained domestic and international support.