In a key meeting held in Kigali, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and President William Ruto of Kenya engaged in substantive discussions on regional issues. Their talks, which took place amid the inauguration ceremonies of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, focused on “pressing challenges including counter-terrorism efforts and enhancing bilateral cooperation.” according to brief statement by Villa Somalia.
The two leaders reaffirmed the enduring partnership between Somalia and Kenya, emphasizing their commitment to “strengthening people-to-people relations and advancing regional peace, stability, and development.” They highlighted the shared values guiding their collaboration and the importance of joint efforts to address common threats and opportunities in the region.
The discussions with President Ruto are expected to bolster the Somalia-Kenya partnership, aiming for more coordinated approaches to security and development challenges facing East Africa.
