Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on agreement reached by Somali leaders

The Secretary-General welcomed the agreement of Somali leaders on a transitional charter signed in Nairobi on 29 January. He encourages Somali leaders to build on the progress achieved and swiftly conclude the Somali National Reconciliation Conference with the establishment of an inclusive government.

The Secretary-General warmly commends President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, other leaders of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and international supporters of the Somali National Reconciliation Conference for their perseverance to help Somalis reach national reconciliation.