Somali President Holds Phone Talks With His Kenyan Counterpart

The leaders of Somalia and Kenya have discussed how to strengthen the security and economic cooperation between the two neighboring states.

According to Villa Somalia Communications Director,  the two leaders who spoke via telephone on Saturday night agreed to strengthen bilateral diplomatic relations between Mogadishu and Nairobi.

Abdinur Mohamed said, President Abdullahi Farmajo and his counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta also discussed how to fully implement the agreements reached in Nairobi during the official visit of Somali President early last year.

Easing travel based restrictions for the movement of goods and people and free market to encourage trade was also part of the conversation.

President Abdullahi Farmajo thanked his counterpart for the role of his government in fight against terrorism, regional security and diplomatic relationship based on mutual respect and cooperation.

The relationship between Kenya and Somalia has improved under the leadership of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Agreement reached in Nairobi on May 2017 will allow Somali civil servants to undergo capacity building in various Kenyan government institutions and free visa entry.