Qadar pledges support for the Somali government in its efforts to combat Al-Shabaab

Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo with Qadar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Emiri Diwan. prospects of promoting it in various fields.

By: Ahmed Mohamed

Qatar pledged support for the Somali government in its efforts to combat terrorism and extremism amid the terror group in Somalia, Al-Shabaab stepped up its attacks against Somali government.

Somali president, Mohamed Abdulahi Farmaajo and Qadar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani talked about the support for the new Somali government in its efforts to enhance security and stability.

During a joint press conference with the Somali Foreign Minister, Yussef Jarad Omar Ahmed said the two president have agreed to continue communication and there will be bilateral cooperation programmes.

Garad said Qadar also agree support for the budget of the Somali government, which will begin this month.

The minister highlighted that Qatar has expressed its keenness to provide this support in cooperation with some friendly countries.

He said Sheikh Mohammed stressed the historical relations between Qatar and Somalia, calling on Arab and Islamic countries to support the new Somali government.

For his part, the Somali Foreign Minister paid tribute to the efforts being exerted by Qatar in support of his country in various circumstances, expressing gratitude over Qatar’s support to Somalia over the past years.

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