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Somalia’s Parliament speaker seeks stronger role for Kenya embassy

By , based on Shabelle Media Network

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Somalia’s Federal Parliament speaker, Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur, visited Somalia’s embassy in Nairobi and called for stronger services for nationals. He also stressed protecting Somali interests and developing relations between Somalia and Kenya, Shabelle Media Network reports.

The president of the House of the People of Somalia’s Federal Parliament, Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur, also known as Jaamac, called on diplomats at Somalia’s embassy in Kenya to strengthen services for nationals and safeguard the country’s image, Shabelle Media Network reports. He visited the Somali mission’s headquarters in Nairobi.

The Parliament speaker recalled that the embassy represents Somalia, protects the interests of its citizens and helps strengthen relations between Mogadishu and Nairobi. Somalia’s ambassador to Kenya, Jibriil Ibraahim Cabdulle, and diplomats from the mission welcomed him.

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