It was Minister's first visit to the UK in her new role. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Hague, said Somalia had made tangible progress in recent months, both politically, following the end of the transitional period, and in improving security, with Al-Shabaab pushed out of major towns.It was, he said, critical that this momentum continued. Somalia's Foreign Minister outlined the Somali government's plans to tackle the challenges ahead including improving security, increasing access to justice, transparent financial management, political reconciliation and economic development.