(SONNA Bujumbura, Burundi) – In a major diplomatic engagement, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, was warmly acquired in Bujumbura on his official working go to to the Republic of Burundi, geared toward bolstering the bilateral relations between the 2 East African nations.
The Somali President, upon the gracious invitation of his Burundian counterpart, His Excellency Evariste Ndayishimiye, commenced his go to with a reception at Melchior Ndadaye Worldwide Airport, adopted by a collection of high-level conferences with Burundian officers together with Overseas Minister Albert Shingiro. These conferences marked a reaffirmation of the robust ties that bind Somalia and Burundi, not solely at a governmental degree but in addition when it comes to the solidarity between their individuals.
In a show of diplomatic camaraderie, the 2 leaders held a tête-à-tête to re-emphasize their dedication to cooperation throughout numerous sectors. President Mohamud praised Burundi’s efforts in peace and safety, significantly highlighting the function of Burundian troops within the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Equally, President Ndayishimiye lauded President Mohamud for his tireless efforts within the realms of democracy and growth inside Somalia.
A notable final result of this go to was the choice to convene a future session of the Joint Everlasting Fee for Cooperation (JPCC), which guarantees to additional deepen the ties between the 2 nations. The discussions additionally touched upon regional stability, with each heads of state reaffirming their dedication to the objectives of the East African Neighborhood and the African Union, significantly within the realm of financial development and intra-African commerce.
This go to underscores a shared imaginative and prescient for a peaceable and affluent East Africa, with each nations acknowledging the significance of collaboration to attain stability and growth. As Somalia and Burundi proceed to work collectively, this engagement is a testomony to the enduring power and potential of African unity.
The small print of the JPCC session are but to be finalized, however the anticipation of fruitful outcomes from this high-level cooperation stays excessive amongst stakeholders inside each nations and the broader worldwide group.
