The Somali government is working hard in carrying out reforms in various institutions.

:: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will continue supporting efforts of the people and the government of Somalia to build a strong future for their country, said Hesham Youssef, OIC assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs.

He was speaking on behalf of OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen at a ministerial meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Somalia in Mogadishu on Sunday.

Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre opened the meeting, which was attended by 16 representatives from OIC member states. The meeting was held to explore ways and means of enhancing national reconciliation and achieving political stability, lasting peace and economic development in Somalia.

Khayre pointed out that holding this meeting is evidence of the transformation that took place in Somalia. He said the Somali government is working hard in carrying out reforms in various institutions.