Statement on the Election of New Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
September 11, 2012
I
want to congratulate President Hassan Sheikh and the Somali people on
yesterday’s election. I commend former President Sheikh Sharif for his
humility in conceding the election. With the election of a New Federal
Parliament and Speaker, the national constituent assembly’s adoption of a
provisional constitution, and the election of a new president, Somalia
has completed its political transition. This significant achievement is
the result of years of hard work - by Somalis and the international
community. I especially want to thank the African Union, the United
Nations, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development for their
critical contributions.
We applaud these steps toward a
responsive, representative and accountable government and Hassan
Sheikh’s commitment to inclusive governance. But there is still more
work to be done. The United States calls on Somalia’s new leaders to
continue the reform effort and to work together to create a better
future. We are committed to helping the new government strengthen
democratic institutions, improve stability and security, and deliver
results for the Somali people.
