Mogadishu is preparing to host Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni today, with his arrival expected later this afternoon. He will participate in a meeting between the Federal Government leadership and the National Advisory Council.

An advance team for President Deni’s visit, which includes presidential security personnel, landed at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport this morning.

Similarly, Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) is also scheduled to arrive in the capital later today. His arrival will be preceded by a security detail and an advance delegation.

Today, Tuesday, February 10th, is the confirmed date for the long-anticipated meeting in Mogadishu, with all participants expected to be in attendance.

This follows a recent statement from the Federal Government of Somalia confirming the resumption of flights for the delegations and security teams of the Puntland and Jubaland presidents. The move came after successful mediation between the parties by the international community.