On Wednesday, President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, received the credentials of Abdulhakim Mohammed Ahmed, the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Yemen. The ceremony took place at the Maashiq Palace in Aden, Yemen’s temporary capital.
Following the credential presentation, President Alimi met with Ambassador Ahmed, who conveyed warm greetings from his counterpart, President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia. The ambassador expressed wishes for the health and happiness of President Alimi and the council members, alongside hopes for security and stability for the Yemeni people.
President Alimi warmly welcomed the new Somali ambassador and asked him to relay his greetings to the Somali leadership. He emphasized Yemen’s commitment to providing all necessary support and facilities to ensure the ambassador’s success in his diplomatic duties and to enhance bilateral relations.
During the meeting, President Alimi praised the historical brotherly relations between Yemen and Somalia. He highlighted how both nations have consistently supported each other in times of need. The President reaffirmed Yemen’s support for Somalia’s efforts in combating terrorism and organized crime, stressing the importance of joint coordination to address cross-border threats and protect maritime security.
President Alimi commended Somalia’s steadfast support for Yemen in various international forums. He expressed hope for the restoration of Yemen’s state institutions and the end of the Houthi militia’s insurgency, which is backed by the Iranian regime. He also underscored the need to strengthen and develop bilateral relations across multiple sectors.
The President addressed shared security threats, particularly the collaboration and exchange of weapons and expertise between the Houthi militia and terrorist organizations in the Horn of Africa, including ISIS and Al-Shabaab. He noted the implications of these threats for international peace and security.
President Alimi reiterated that restoring security in the Red Sea region begins with its southern shores. He called for comprehensive arrangements on both sides of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, along with enhanced security and intelligence coordination.
The meeting included several key officials, such as Dr. Sha’if Al-Zandani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Major General Saleh Al-Maqaleh, Director of the Presidential Leadership Council Office, and Mohammed Haj Mahfouz, Head of Presidential Protocol and Ceremonies.
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