KEYIR NEWS - Somalia and Djibouti have taken a new step to deepen their bilateral ties with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political consultations during high-level talks in Mogadishu.
Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, received his Djiboutian counterpart, Amb. Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, on Saturday at the Ministry’s headquarters.
The meeting centered on strengthening diplomatic engagement, enhancing security cooperation, and advancing shared priorities for regional stability and development.
The MoU establishes a structured framework for ongoing political consultations between the two nations. Officials noted that the mechanism will facilitate regular dialogue on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual concern.
“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to strengthening brotherly ties and working together for the peace and prosperity of the Horn of Africa,” Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali said.
Amb. Abdoulkader Houssein Omar echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Djibouti’s readiness to expand cooperation with Somalia across political, security, and economic spheres.
Both ministers underscored the importance of close coordination in addressing common challenges, particularly counterterrorism, maritime security, and economic integration.
The agreement also aims to enhance collaboration in multilateral platforms where Somalia and Djibouti advocate for Horn of Africa interests.
The two sides further reaffirmed their support for regional initiatives promoting peace, stability, and inclusive development, while pledging to intensify cooperation in education, trade, and cultural exchanges.
Somalia and Djibouti share longstanding historical, cultural, and linguistic ties that have shaped their cooperation over decades. This latest agreement builds on an enduring partnership that both sides see as vital to regional progress.
Diplomatic analysts view the MoU as a significant step toward institutionalizing dialogue between the two countries, allowing them to better coordinate policies and present united positions on key regional and international issues.