Statement by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney
The United States congratulates Hassan Sheikh
Mohamoud on winning the support of Parliament and becoming Somalia’s new
president, and the Somali people for completing this momentous political
transition. Today’s vote represents an important milestone for the people
of Somalia, and a crucial step forward along the path of building a
representative government.
With leadership comes tremendous
responsibility. The United States calls on Somalia’s leaders to usher in
a new era of governance that is responsive, representative, and
accountable. We encourage President Hassan and all members of Parliament
to be inclusive and collaborative, and to build on today’s vote by continuing
to strengthen democratic institutions, improving stability and security, and
bringing tangible improvements to the lives of Somalia’s citizens.
The United States stands with the people of
Somalia during this historic moment, and will continue to be a committed
partner moving forward. Today’s achievement would not have been possible
without the contributions of the African Union, United Nations,
Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and regional
stakeholders. While today’s vote marks the end of the transition
period, much work remains to be done. The United States calls on the
international community to reaffirm its commitment to Somalia, and to help
realize a more secure and prosperous future for the Somali people.
Details concerning the election are available in the following report: Voice
of America
No comments:
Post a Comment