Kenya: The 2nd Visit by Somaliland Leader and UK Connection
December 20, 2020
Nairobi (HAN) December 21, 2020. Regional diplomatic and security partnership initiatives. The an expected official invitation of the President of the Republic of Somaliland H.E Muse Bihi by his counterpart H.E Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, had in-depth discussions in the State House. The two leaders initiated discussions during the meeting on a variety of issues of mutual interest between Kenya and Somaliland, members of former British Empire.
According to Kenyan government, and the efforts of the UK minister for Africa, James Duddridge MP, “Somaliland is an important partner in the Horn of Africa region in the fight against terrorism and particularly Al-Shabaab. UK Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, said also : It is great to be back in Nairobi to build on all areas of the UK-Kenya partnership. Our relationship on security continues to grow, including through our support to help fight crime, and we�
Uhuru hosts Somaliland president as somali president withdraws envoy from Kenya
President Uhuru Kenyatta is hosting his Somaliland counterpart Muse Bihi Abdi amidst worsening relations with Somalia.
The visit by the leader of the self-declared country seeks to give Kenya a platform through which Nairobi can have presence in Hargeisa, as it has no diplomatic presence in Somaliland.
President Abdi jetted into the country for a three-day state visit yesterday and was received by Agriculture CS Peter Munya and Foreign Affairs Chief Administrative Secretary Ababu Namwamba.
This visit comes after Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, also known as Farmaajo, imposed restrictions on Kenyans hoping to travel to the country. At the same time, there has been a maritime dispute that saw Somalia file a case against Kenta at the International Court of Justice in 2014.
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