By Goth Mohamed Goth
Mogadishu – Somalia and Djibouti took a significant step on Saturday to strengthen their bilateral relations after the two nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for ongoing political consultations.
The agreement was announced following an official meeting at the headquarters of the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Absalam Abduli Ali, met with his Djiboutian counterpart, Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the meeting aimed to “strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.”
The discussions between the two ministers focused on matters of security, regional stability, and other international issues of common interest.
Both ministers underscored the importance of close collaboration to achieve peace, development, and prosperity throughout the Horn of Africa.
The signed Memorandum of Understanding establishes a formal mechanism for holding regular political consultations, which will further reinforce the shared priorities of the two nations at both regional and international levels.
Somalia and Djibouti share a deep, multifaceted relationship rooted in history, culture, and brotherhood. The two governments have reaffirmed that sustained dialogue is key to continuing their historic partnership.
