Somalia has announced that it would focus on strengthening its ties with the European Union Commission (EUC).
This emerged on September 11 following a meeting between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Josep Borrell Fontelles.
Fontelles is the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the EUC.
He also doubles as the Vice President of EUC.
The two leaders met in Villa Somalia, Mogadishu to discuss wide-ranging issues. They promised to explore ways of strengthening the multifaceted and strategic ties between the two sides.
Other areas in which Somalia and EUC could partner further include maritime security and democracy.