Cairo (SONNA) — The Somali Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Ambassador Ali Abdi Aware, today addressed the 164th session of the League’s Permanent Representatives.
In his remarks, Ambassador Aware expressed Somalia’s gratitude to the Arab League and its member states for supporting Somalia’s request to waive debts accumulated over 38 years in unpaid annual membership contributions. The League approved the cancellation of 75% of these arrears.
He described the decision as a historic achievement for the Federal Government of Somalia, noting that it was the outcome of sustained diplomatic efforts by the Somali Embassy in Cairo, in line with the directives of Somalia’s national leadership.