Somalia Congratulates United States on 250th Independence Anniversary

Mogadishu(SONNA)-President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a reception hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu to mark the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, reaffirming Somalia's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

During the event, President Hassan Sheikh congratulated the Government and people of the United States on the historic milestone and praised the longstanding partnership between the two countries, which he said is built on mutual respect, shared interests, and cooperation in promoting peace, security, sustainable development, and trade.

The President also reiterated Somalia's commitment to democratic governance, institution-building, and advancing the country's state-building agenda.

Separately, Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation extended its congratulations to the United States, highlighting the enduring friendship between the two nations and wishing the American people continued peace, prosperity, and success on the occasion of the country's 250th Independence Day.

The United States has remained one of Somalia's key international partners, supporting efforts in security, humanitarian assistance, governance, and economic development.