Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somali President Hassan Sh. Mohamud departed for Saudi Arabia on Sunday for a two-day official visit, where he is expected to participate in a joint Arab-Islamic summit hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The summit, scheduled for Monday in Riyadh, will gather leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world to discuss pressing issues, including the recent escalation of violence in Palestine.

This high-level meeting follows President Mohamud’s recent visit to Germany, where he attended the Africa Investment Summit in Frankfurt.

During his stay, he held a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, where they discussed the repatriation of Somali migrants, particularly those residing illegally in Germany.

The discussions marked a significant step in addressing migration issues and enhancing bilateral cooperation between Somalia and Germany.

President Mohamud’s participation in the Saudi-hosted summit underscores Somalia’s active engagement in regional and international affairs as it continues to seek stability and foster partnerships for development and security according to confidential sources.