2021-05-20 10:31:05 GMT2021-05-20 18:31:05(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
MOGADISHU, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Roble has expressed optimism about the new round of consultative talks due to begin in Mogadishu Thursday to help break the current political stalemate on the delayed elections.
"As we are fully prepared for the National consultative conference on elections, I am optimistic that it commences smoothly and ends satisfactorily so that the country goes to transparent, free and fair elections," Roble said ahead of the meeting between the government and five leaders of the federal member states. All arrangements have been finalized to ensure a successful outcome.