MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia and Djibouti took a significant step in reinforcing their bilateral relationship on Saturday, as the two nations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing regular political consultations.
The announcement, made by Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, came after Minister H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali met with his Djiboutian counterpart, H.E. Amb. Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mogadishu.
“The meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation for mutual benefit,” the Ministry said in a statement. Discussions focused on security cooperation, regional stability, and other international issues of shared concern.
Both ministers highlighted the importance of close coordination to promote peace, development, and prosperity in the Horn of Africa.
The newly signed MoU is expected to create a structured mechanism for regular dialogue, further advancing joint priorities at both regional and global levels.
Somalia and Djibouti share deep historical, cultural, and brotherly ties, and the two governments have emphasized that ongoing engagement remains key to maintaining and building on their longstanding partnership.
