A written message on supporting and strengthening relations between Qatar and Somalia reached Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday. The message was sent by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the message addressed relations between the two countries and ways to develop them.
The message was delivered during the Somali prime minister’s visit to Qatar
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani received visiting Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. The written message was delivered to Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani during the meeting.
Hamza Abdi Barre left Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, for Qatar on August 26. The visit, made at the invitation of the Qatari government, is taking place as an official visit.
Economy and investment are key areas
The Somali government aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the areas of the economy, investment and social development during the visit.
As part of the program, talks are planned with Qatari officials to develop diplomatic relations and expand cooperation serving common interests. No information was provided on the duration of the visit.