Somali President Engages in Regional Talks with Ethiopian and Djiboutian Leaders
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Somali President Prioritizes National Sovereignty in Strategic Talks with Ethiopian and Djiboutian Leaders

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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh in Jigjiga to defend national interests and strengthen security and economic ties in the Horn of Africa.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, on Saturday, taking decisive action to protect Somalia's sovereignty and national interests in a region often threatened by instability and outside meddling. The leaders discussed regional security and economic cooperation, focusing on robust measures to safeguard their nations from external threats and ensure that economic partnerships serve the interests of their own people. President Mohamud, welcomed at Garaad Wiil-Waal Airport, emphasized Somalia's commitment to diplomatic engagement as a tool to reinforce national unity and sovereignty, rejecting any attempts at foreign domination or interference. During his visit, he participated in the inauguration of development projects in Ethiopia's Somali Region, aimed at strengthening local infrastructure and public services to secure the region against chaos and lawlessness. Officials noted that the visit highlights Somalia's resolve to deepen regional cooperation on its own terms and advance joint initiatives that prioritize security, stability, and economic growth for the Horn of Africa's sovereign nations.

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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, on Saturday.

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The leaders discussed regional security and economic cooperation in the Horn of Africa.

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President Mohamud was welcomed at Garaad Wiil-Waal Airport.

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During his visit, President Mohamud participated in the inauguration of development projects in Ethiopia's Somali Region aimed at improving local infrastructure and public services.

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