MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Speaker of Somalia’s Senate received Algeria’s ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Mohamed Aleem, for talks focused on strengthening the longstanding relationship and parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting, described as an introductory engagement, addressed ways to further develop ties between Somalia and Algeria, with both sides emphasizing their shared history, longstanding friendship and common interests.
The Algerian ambassador said his government was committed to revitalizing and strengthening bilateral relations, particularly through renewed engagement by Algeria’s embassy in Somalia.
The two sides also discussed closer institutional links between Somalia’s Senate and Algeria’s Council of the Nation.
They agreed on the importance of maintaining regular parliamentary engagement, including cooperation between the two legislative chambers, exchanges of parliamentary experience and sharing knowledge on legislative and institutional affairs.
The meeting reflects efforts by Somalia and Algeria to strengthen bilateral relations through parliamentary diplomacy and expand cooperation between their respective institutions.
Both sides agreed to continue working toward stronger ties and greater cooperation between the Somali Senate and Algeria’s upper house of parliament.
