"I commend PM H.E Mohamed Hussein Roble for his statesmanship & steadfastness in leading the Somali Government during a precarious transition period, which culminated in the peaceful transfer of power. I cannot thank you enough for all your sacrifices to our Nation.” Hamza Abdi Barre, Somalia’s new prime minister tweeted following in a colourful handover ceremony held at Villa Somalia.

The two also toured the new cabinet building which is under construction

"Having served as our great nation’s PM with dignity, dedication & fidelity to the rule of law, I now have the honour to gracefully hand over the reins to PM, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre. May Allah give him forebearance in discharging his duties. I call upon our people to support the PM.” Mohamed Hussein Roble, former Prime minister said, "I would like to thank former president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo  for my nomination, and the staff at the Office of Somali Prime Minister for their vital roles in helping me to serve the Nation as well as our people for their remarkable support and cooperation. Long live Somalia.”

 Somalia Parliament approved Prime Minister Hamza Barre on the 25th of June.