Somalia on Thursday announced the restoration of diplomatic relations with Kenya after mediation by Qatar.
The Somalia National News Agency reported that the two governments agreed to keep friendly relations on the basis of principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
It said the Presidents of both countries are grateful and thankful to the Emir of State of Qatar for his good offices in this regard pledging non-interference in each other internal affairs, equality, mutual benefit and peaceful co-existence.
On Thursday, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta reportedly met with Qatar’s envoy for Counterterrorism and Mediation of Conflict Resolution Dr Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani.
Qahtani has been in the region since May 1. He was dispatched by Doha to help mediate Somalia’s crisis which has been made worse by a disagreement over elections.
He met with Somaliland President Muse Bihi in Hargeisa before holding talks with Somali Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble.
Mogadishu has accused Nairobi of interfering in its internal affairs, a charge the later denies.
Somalia cut ties with Kenya in December 15, 2020 after accusing Nairobi of interference in its internal affairs.
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