Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Saturday following an official invitation from Djiboutian President Ismael Omar Guelleh. The visit aims to enhance cooperation between the two nations, focusing on security, economic development, and broader regional issues.
The Somali government emphasized the importance of these discussions in advancing bilateral relations at a critical time for the Horn of Africa. Both leaders are expected to explore ways to strengthen partnerships to address shared challenges.
President Mohamud’s arrival in Djibouti comes shortly after his meeting with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Asmara earlier this week. In that meeting, the two leaders prioritized regional stability, economic ties, and collaborative efforts to tackle mutual concerns. Analysts link these diplomatic efforts to the recent reconciliation between Somalia and Ethiopia, which ended a year-long diplomatic dispute between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa.
During his visit to Eritrea, Presidents Mohamud and Afwerki emphasized Somalia’s crucial role in promoting peace and stability across the Horn of Africa. This message aligns with broader regional diplomatic efforts to foster cooperation and address security challenges.
The Djibouti visit also follows an October trilateral summit in Asmara, where the leaders of Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt discussed escalating regional tensions and strategies for collective progress. These engagements reflect a concerted effort by Somalia to reinforce its position as a key player in regional diplomacy and to build stronger alliances with neighboring countries.