MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the Russian Ambassador to Djibouti and Somalia, Mikhail Golovanov, on the State Home in Mogadishu. The assembly, held on Might 20, 2024, targeted on a spread of matters together with safety, social, and humanitarian points.
President Mohamud expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the discussions, emphasizing the significance of strengthening bilateral relations between Somalia and Russia. The 2 leaders additionally mentioned cooperation in areas equivalent to growth and humanitarian affairs, in addition to the continued battle in opposition to terrorism.
Ambassador Golovanov conveyed greetings from Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledged to fortify Russia’s diplomatic ties with Somalia. The assembly is seen as a big step in direction of enhancing the connection between the 2 international locations, which has been rising steadily lately.
This growth comes after a interval of renewed curiosity from Russia within the Horn of Africa area. In 2019, Russia despatched an envoy to Somalia after almost three many years, marking a surge within the diplomatic engagement of superpower curiosity within the strategic Horn of Africa nation.
The assembly additionally follows President Mohamud’s latest go to to Kenya, the place he held talks with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto on peace and safety within the area and areas of collaboration in commerce and funding.
The discussions between President Mohamud and Ambassador Golovanov underscore the rising significance of Somalia in regional and worldwide affairs, in addition to the nation’s efforts to strengthen its diplomatic and financial ties with key world gamers.
