The UAE is a permanent friend of the Somali people.

 Today, the UAE was strongly present at the inauguration ceremony of the elected president, Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud. It offered congratulations and blessings, stressing its commitment to continue progress and support and support for the Somali people. Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State, who attended the inauguration ceremony on behalf of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, said:

In his speech, he said, "We wish Somalia continued progress and prosperity, and we look forward to strengthening relations with it." Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan added: "The UAE affirms its commitment to continue progress and support and support for the Somali people." He added: "We welcome the peaceful transfer of power in Somalia. We affirm our solidarity with Somalia to combat terrorism and establish peace. “.

He added, "I convey the greetings of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to the new Somali president." Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, for his part, Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, conveyed his greetings to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, expressing his sincere thanks and appreciation for the participation of The UAE today at the inauguration ceremony, wishing the country continued progress and prosperity.