
Tuesday December 17, 2024

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Xue Bing, the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in Mogadishu on Tuesday to discuss enhancing bilateral ties.
The talks focused on strengthening cooperation between Somalia and China in key areas, including security, economy, politics, diplomacy, trade, and education, to advance mutual interests.
President Mohamud highlighted Somalia's recent progress and emphasized the vast investment opportunities for Chinese engagement. He reiterated Somalia's readiness to address regional and international challenges while fostering partnerships promoting shared growth and stability.
Ambassador Xue Bing expressed gratitude for the warm reception from Somali leaders and praised Somalia's significant achievements in improving security, combating terrorism, and promoting peace and development in the Horn of Africa. He underscored China's commitment to strengthening relations with Somalia based on mutual respect and peaceful coexistence principles.