Somali Speaker Meets Djibouti President, Signs Landmark Parliamentary Agreement

DJIBOUTI CITY (SONNA) – The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, H.E. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, has held talks with the President of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with his Djiboutian counterpart to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and their legislative institutions.

During his meeting with President Guelleh at the Presidential Palace, the Speaker expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation. Discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding ties of brotherhood and strategic cooperation between Somalia and Djibouti, which share close historical, cultural and linguistic connections.

The Speaker noted that relations between the two countries extend beyond diplomatic engagement, reflecting enduring bonds between their peoples and a shared history and destiny. He emphasised the importance of these ties in promoting peace, stability and prosperity in both nations.

In a separate engagement, H.E. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur and the President of Djibouti’s National Assembly, Mr. Dileita Mohamed Dileita, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two parliaments.

The agreement provides a framework for enhanced parliamentary cooperation, including strengthening legislative work, training, legal research and the exchange of knowledge and experience between the two institutions.