The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has today spoke on the phone with the Emir of the Government of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad.
During the discussion, both sides discussed the relationship between the two countries and how to improve it.
The leaders exchanged views on the latest developments in international and regional diplomacy.
The phone call between the Somali President and the Emir of Qatar came two days after the Somali government bid farewell to the Qatari ambassador to Somalia, Hassan Bin Hamsa Hashim.
Qatar government appointed Dr. Abdullah Salem Nasser Al Holi Al Nuaimi as the new ambassador of Qatar to Somalia.
Qatar is one of the Arab countries that has a strong influence on Somalia’s political affairs. They worked closely with the previous government.
The head of Somalia’s intelligence and security agency, Mahad Salad, has severally made unannounced trips to Qatar in a bid to get Qatari government support to the support to NISA.
