New President of Somalia Vows to Enhancing Bilateral Ties with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, May 18, 2022 (Walta) – The newly elected President of the Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has pledged to enhance bilateral ties between his country and Ethiopia.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for the best wishes on his re-election.

It is to be recalled that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday has extended a congratulatory message to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his reelection as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

“I certainly look forward to working with you on enhancing our bilateral and diplomatic relations” President  Mohamud twitted.

Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Tuesday that Ethiopia and Somalia are working to establish a joint Ministerial Committee with a view to elevating their bilateral relations in multifaceted areas of cooperation.

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud served as Somalia’s president between 2012 and 2017.