The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Investment Promotion of the Federal Republic of Somalia has rejected that there was ever any meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Prime Minister of Isreal Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a statement released on Wednesday by the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Investment Promotion of the Federal Republic of Somalia said that it was working tirelessly to establish, renew and strengthen all partnerships of mutual interest which serves our national interests and that of our neighbours and allies across the globe.
“Somalia is emerging successfully from a difficult past into a new age of stability and progress. We have turned the corner towards a better developmental future. Therefore, it is crucial for Somalia to continue to work effectively with all partners, in all capacities and on all matters of mutual interest, including confronting terrorism, promoting economic development and facilitating trade.” the statement said.
“While the Somali Federal Government values all partners and seeks to establish meaningful relations with existing and new allies with an objective of securing Somalia’s future progress and prosperity, the Ministry can confirm that the reported meeting between the President of Somalia and the Prime Minister of Israel did not take place.” it concluded.
