RIYADH — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, conducted an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud.
The high-level discussions centered on Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. During the meeting, Minister Abdisalam expressed deep gratitude for the Kingdom’s “consistent backing” and steadfast solidarity with the Somali people.
Key Outcomes of the Meeting:
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Affirmation of Sovereignty: Prince Faisal reiterated Saudi Arabia’s full support for Somalia’s national unity and territorial integrity.
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Security & Stability: The Kingdom underscored its commitment to Somalia’s security and explicitly rejected any actions that could jeopardize the nation’s stability.
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Bilateral Strengthening: Both ministers explored various avenues to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.
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Regional Coordination: The talks included an exchange on regional developments and the improvement of coordination regarding shared interests.
The meeting concludes a diplomatic effort to reinforce the longstanding ties between Riyadh and Mogadishu, emphasizing a unified stance on regional political challenges.
