Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Somali Government has on Saturday extended congratulations to the United Kingdom's Labour Party and its leader, Keir Starmer, on their recent general election victory. Both Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud praised the Labour Party's triumph and expressed optimism for the future of Somalia-UK relations under the new leadership.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre conveyed his congratulations via social media:
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud also shared his sentiments:
The United Kingdom has been a key donor country supporting Somalia in various sectors, including counter-terrorism, humanitarian aid, and development projects. The Somali Government anticipates that the new UK administration will continue to be a vital partner in these areas, fostering growth and stability in Somalia.
As Somalia and the UK celebrate this new chapter, both nations remain committed to deepening their collaboration and building on their longstanding partnership for the benefit of their peoples.
