Somalia and UAE agree to enhance bilateral relations-Government
Somali and United Arab Emirates governments have agreed to strengthen their bilateral ties further following talks between heads of the two countries, yesterday in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the foreign affairs ministry said Wednesday.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdikadir Ahmed Kheyr said President Farmaajo and his UAE host Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zaid held talks on a range of bilateral issues.
“Yesterday he had a word with the heir apparent Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zaid in his castle in the presence of other UAE officials. The two had a productive discussion as you know UAE government support Somalia on many fronts including security, economy, development, investment and health sectors” said Kheyr.
The minister noted the President thanked the UAE government for its humanitarian response during the October 14 terror attack in Mogadishu which left over 400 people dead.
“President Farmaajo thanked him abundantly on the quick response by the UAE regarding the deadly attack on the 14th October 2017 sending medical supplies and the subsequent airlifting some of the injured.”
The President also held talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and UAE Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.
The two sides discussed cooperation to combat terrorism, violence and armed groups and coordinate joint work to maintain security and stability in Somalia. They also reviewed regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.