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☷Assistant Secretary Phee s Travel to Somalia United States Department of State
U.S. Department of State ( By Press Release office)
Feb 18,2024
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Molly Phee , the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs , and Mike Hammer , the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa , paid a visit to Mogadishu , Somalia on February 15 - 16 , 2024 . During a meeting with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud , they had a chat about the current situation in the region and stressed the need to avoid any more tensions . They also made it clear that the United States fully supports Somalia ' s independence and territorial integrity , and they talked about the importance of countering terrorism . Another topic on the agenda was planning for a smooth transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia ( ATMIS ) to a new multinational force . Assistant Secretary Phee and President Hassan Sheikh even oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of facilities for Somalia ' s "Danab" advanced infantry brigade , which is a key part of the U . S . - Somalia security partnership . In a separate meeting with Somali parliamentarians , the delegation discussed the significance of a transparent and inclusive process for constitutional reform . They also met with international partners to talk about their shared interests in promoting security and stability in Somalia . As a special shout - out , Assistant Secretary Phee acknowledged LTC Iman Elman , who has been nominated for the International Woman of Courage award . LTC Elman has shown incredible leadership as the head of the Somali National Army ' s Civil Affairs Directorate and has been a lifelong advocate for peace , human rights , and dignity .
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