Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Sends Verbal Message to President of Somalia

Mogadishu, August 04, 2023, In a display of diplomatic goodwill, the esteemed Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has graciously conveyed a verbal message to the esteemed Somali President, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This message pertains to the existing bilateral relations between these two nations, which have long enjoyed a bond of friendship, and explores avenues to further fortify their cooperation. In a momentous encounter held within the vibrant city of Mogadishu, the esteemed Ahmad bin Abdulaziz Qattan, serving as the Advisor at the Royal Court, conveyed a significant message to the distinguished Somali President.

During the course of the meeting, Qattan graciously extended the warm regards of the esteemed Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the esteemed Somali President, government officials, and the esteemed Somali populace.

President Sheikh Mohamud cordially extended his warm greetings and heartfelt appreciation to the esteemed Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, as well as the esteemed government and esteemed people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The deliberations conducted during the meeting encompassed the multifaceted aspects of bilateral relations, with a particular focus on exploring avenues to bolster and augment them. Furthermore, the participants also engaged in a comprehensive analysis of regional and international dynamics that hold shared significance and relevance.

The President of Somalia reaffirmed his nation's unwavering backing for the Kingdom's aspiration to host the esteemed World Expo 2030 in the capital city of Riyadh. The individual in question has conveyed their endorsement for the organization of the inaugural Saudi-African Summit and the fifth iteration of the Arab-African Summit within the borders of Saudi Arabia during the current calendar year.

Qattan, in his statement, expressed the Kingdom's gratitude for Somalia's valuable support of the Saudi Expo 2030 bid. This support is a testament to the exceptional relations that exist between the two nations. In a display of diplomatic engagement, the esteemed Saudi ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Ahmed bin Mohamed Al-Muwallad, graced the gathering with his presence.