The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

The Secretary-General and the President discussed ongoing political and governance issues.  They also discussed the ongoing transition to the new African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, including efforts underway to secure predictable financing in line with Security Council Resolution 2767.

The Secretary-General reiterated the United Nations continued commitment to supporting Somalia in the period ahead including on governance and the electoral process.