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UN Humanitarian Chief Arrives in Mogadishu for Talks on Somalia Aid Needs
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher arrived in Mogadishu on Monday to start a mission addressing Somalia's humanitarian challenges and aid financing. He was received by Somali officials at the airport. The visit includes dialogues on aid requirements and a field trip to Baidoa.
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United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher arrived in Mogadishu on Monday to begin a high-level mission focused on Somalia's humanitarian needs and long-term aid financing. Fletcher was received at Aden Adde International Airport by Somalia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Mohamed Ali and by Mahamuud Maallin Abdulle, the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA).
AllAfrica reported that Fletcher's mission aims to strengthen strategic cooperation between the UN and Mogadishu, with a focus on scaling up international investment in humanitarian recovery, according to government officials.
The delegation will participate in dialogues regarding existing humanitarian requirements in Somalia, the modernization of aid delivery, and sustainable funding models, a government spokesperson said. Fletcher is scheduled to remain in Somalia until May 1.
His itinerary includes a field visit to the city of Baidoa in the South West State, where he is expected to conduct a first-hand assessment of the humanitarian situation and meet with regional authorities.
