AQRI.net: Somalia and Uganda Bolster Ties with Key Bilateral Agreements
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was officially welcomed to Uganda’s State House by President Yoweri Museveni in a meeting that reinforced the growing cooperation between the two nations. After their bilateral discussions, the leaders held a joint press briefing, outlining key outcomes that will shape the relationship between the nations.
The leaders agreed to bolster their collaboration on security, trade, and development initiatives. Notably, Uganda reaffirmed its support for the Somali Security Forces (SSF) and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which aims to help stabilize Somalia amid ongoing security challenges.
One of the significant developments included Somalia’s official recognition as a member of the East African Community (EAC), along with the country’s upcoming seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2025-2026. Both leaders expressed optimism about how these milestones would enhance Somalia’s role in the region and globally.
A landmark moment in the briefing was the acknowledgment of the recent lifting of the arms embargo on Somalia, a critical step that allows Somalia to fully assume its security responsibilities. President Mohamud emphasized that the lifting of the embargo would enable Somalia to equip its security forces to better combat insurgencies.
The leaders also announced a commitment to increasing bilateral trade and investments, viewing this as an essential part of the development agenda in the Horn of Africa.
This visit marks a key step in Somalia’s efforts to strengthen its ties within the region as it navigates ongoing security and development challenges.
For more on the communique and further details about the agreements, stay tuned to AQRI.net.
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