Hassan Sheikh meets with Saudi and Qatari ambassadors

Also, Mohamud met with Qatari Ambassador to Somalia Hassan bin Hamza Hashem who congratulated the president on his election win. Doha has worked with Farmajo during his presidency.

News Keydmedia Online
18 May 2022

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The new President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has held a meeting with the Saudi Ambassador to Somalia Ahmed Bin Mohamed Al-Muwallad.

According to a statement released by the presidency, Mohamud and the Ambassador discussed a range of issues touching on the bilateral relations between the two Arab League member states.

The Saudi diplomat has congratulated the President on his victory in the May 15 presidential election in Mogadishu and pledged that the Kingdom will work closely with his government. 

The President for his part, thanked Saudi Arabia for its continued support to the government and the people of Somalia, adding that he would strengthen cooperation and brotherly relations.

Also, Mohamud met with the Qatari Ambassador to Somalia Hassan bin Hamza Hashem who congratulated the president on his election win. Doha has worked with Farmajo during his presidency.

Somalia's new President Hassan Sheikh has been holding talks with representatives of the international community-based in Mogadishu since his election, before taking the office next week.

Hassan Sheikh became the first leader to win a two-time presidential election in Somalia as he returned to power after five years of absence from the presidential palace, Villa Somalia.

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