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| PM receives UAE ambassador as Abu Dhabi eyes influence in Somalia |
| 2023-01-29 |
| The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre hosted the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates [UAE] Ahmed Jumah Alromaith in Mogadishu. The office of the prime minister said Barre and Alromaith discussed the bilateral relations between Somalia and UAE as well as other key issues pertaining to the cooperation. The PM has thanked the UAE for its humanitarian role in Somalia and contribution to the state-building process. Abu Dhabi sent aid to Mogadishu to assist drought victims. In the past days, Barre has been meeting with foreign diplomats based in Mogadishu, including Saud and Qatari ambassadors. UAE disbanded its military training mission in Somalia in 2018 following the seizure of $9.6 million cash from Abu Dhabi at Mogadishu airport by NISA during Farmajo’s leadership. Qatar dominated the country’s politics for five years, thanks to the close ties with former leader whose election in 2017 was reportedly funded by Doha. |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #1 They can have all our relations in Somalia and can keep the change to boot. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2023-01-29 15:49 |