Juje Posted February 3, 2009 New Somalia President is Welcomed with an Ovation at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa Hiiraan Online Tuesday, February 03, 2009 Mogadishu, Somalia (HOL) - AU leaders attending the 12th Summit of AU head of states taking place in Addis Ababa have welcomed the newly elected Somalia President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed. The new Somalia President met with members of IGAD, the President of Libya Col. Muamar Al-Qadafi who has been elected chair of the AU as well as other leaders, including the President of Burundi. The meetings the new Somalia President had with leaders form IGAD members focused on cooperation among IGAD countries particularly the security situation in the region. The new President also met with the Secretary General of the United Nations Mr. Ban Ki-moon and the Secretary General of the Arab league and discussed the situation in Somalia and how the UN and the Arab League can help the new government in Somalia. At the end of the AU Summit, the President is expected to return to Djibouti and begin consultations to select a Prime Minister. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
