Mogadishu, 22 August 2022 (TDI): The Minister for Internal Affairs, Federal and Reconciliation of Somalia Ahmed Moalam Fiqi met with United Kingdom Ambassador Kate Foster on Monday.
Pleasure to meet @AhmedMoFiqi today to discuss shared 🇸🇴🇬🇧 priorities. @UKinSomalia looks forward to our continued partnership with @MOIFARSomalia. https://t.co/1UqPRtBVD1
— Kate Foster (@KFosterFCDO) August 22, 2022
Agenda of the meeting
The agenda of the meeting was to discuss bilateral relations between both nations. The Minister for Internal Affairs, Federal and Reconciliation of Somalia, Ahmed Moalam Fiqi visited the UK Embassy camp in the capital Mogadishu.
Both the officials discussed cooperation in stabilizing the areas retaken from the Al-Shahab group by Somali and AU troops. Moreover, the meeting focused on dealing with the current drought in the country and how to provide relief to the affected Somali people.
Minister Ahmed Moalam Fiqi after the meeting said “On security matter, we shared a common view of eradicating radical group of Al-Shahab”.
Ambassador Kate Foster staunchly reaffirmed the UK’s support for the Federal Government of Somalia and its people. The ambassador ensured the UK’s backing in implementing the country’s vision of peace and prosperity.
UK-Somalia Relations
Relations between Somalia and United Kingdom date back to the 19th century. For the UK government, Somalia is a strategically important country.
The National Security Council (NSC) strategy of Somalia caters to the mutual interests of both states. It includes counter-terrorism as well as development and humanitarian goals.
The United Kingdom supports Somalia in various sectors. It cooperates in terms of security and training the national army, including the military base in Baidoa city under the Southwest State of Somalia.
The UK is the second-biggest donor to the country. Just recently the UK announced 100 million euros in humanitarian aid, in response to a famine warning. It plays a significant role in international efforts to build a viable political settlement and functioning state.
