Summary:
- President Museveni lauded H.E Mohamud, his government, and the people of Somalia for their resilience, commitment, and efforts toward stabilizing the country.
KAMPALA: At the invitation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, undertook a one-day official visit to Uganda on Friday, February 7, 2025.
President Mohamud was accompanied by Somalia’s Minister of Defence and other senior government officials.
Upon arrival at State House Entebbe, President Museveni warmly welcomed his Somali counterpart, commending the strong bilateral relations and deepening cooperation between the two nations.
The two leaders reflected on discussions held during President Mohamud’s previous visit to Uganda at State Lodge, Nakasero, on October 19, 2024, and reviewed key bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest.
Their talks focused on the security situation in Somalia and the broader region, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace, security, and stability in the Horn of Africa and across the continent.
Both leaders underscored the critical need for continued collaboration to ensure long-term regional stability.
The Presidents paid tribute to the Troop and Police Contributing Countries (T/PCCs) to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali Security Forces for their sacrifices in the fight against the terrorist group Al-Shabaab since 2007.
President Museveni lauded H.E Mohamud, his government, and the people of Somalia for their resilience, commitment, and efforts toward stabilizing the country.
In response, President Mohamud expressed his gratitude to President Museveni, the Ugandan government, and the people of Uganda for their unwavering support and sacrifices in the pursuit of peace and security in Somalia.
President Mohamud further appreciated the warm hospitality and goodwill extended to him during his visit, highlighting the strong bond of friendship between the two nations.
