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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Somali President

Friday, 20 November 2015 11:07

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has received the president of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud at Al Bahr Palace in Abu Dhabi. According to the national news agency WAM, their discussions focused on bilateral ties and regional security issues. Sheikh Mohamed has reiterated the UAE's commitment to support stability and development in Somalia. The Somali president applauded the UAE’s role in implementing vital humanitarian and infrastructure projects in his country.

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