From July 9 to July 12, 2022, H. E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, made an official state visit to Eritrea at the request of H. E. Isaias Afwerki, President of the State of Eritrea.
The visit highlighted the long-standing ties of kinship and solidarity between the peoples of Somalia and Eritrea.
President Hassan Sheikh visited development projects in the Southern and Red Sea Regions of Eritrea during his visit, accompanied by President Isaias, with an emphasis on water security and management, agriculture, dairy production, green energy, and infrastructural development.
President Hassan Sheikh’s visit to the National Army of Somalia soldiers receiving military instruction in Eritrea was a highlight of his visit.
He thanked them for their training, informed them of Somalia’s enormous potential and top priorities, and expressed his confidence that they would significantly contribute to the peace, security, and prosperity of their country in his address to the trainees.
The state of their respective nations, bilateral relations, and regional issues were the subject of the lengthy, amicable discussions between President Isaias and his brother, President Hassan Sheikh.
The two leaders decided to increase political, diplomatic, security, economic, social, and cultural cooperation between Eritrea and Somalia in light of their shared beliefs.
Additionally, Presidents Isaias and Hassan Sheikh concurred that Eritrea and Somalia would cooperate to promote harmony, coexistence, and regional economic integration in the Horn of Africa.
The two presidents signed a Memorandum of Understanding between Eritrea and Somalia at the end of the visit.
President Isaias extended his brother President Hassan Sheikh’s sincere gratitude for his timely and significant visit on behalf of the people and government of Eritrea.
President Hassan expressed his gratitude to the Eritrean people, government, and brother President Isaias for their cordial welcome and brotherly hospitality.