Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has welcomed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Ethiopia ahead of the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit, which Addis Ababa is set to host.

“Welcome to Ethiopia, my brother Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, ahead of the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit, which we are proud to host. Ethiopia and Somalia share deep-rooted historical, cultural, and diplomatic ties, and we remain committed to strengthening our brotherly relations,” the prime minister stated.

The two leaders held a meeting following the arrival, reaffirming their commitment to bolstering the long-standing ties between the two neighboring countries.

The upcoming summit will gather global leaders to deliberate on sustainable and resilient solutions for food systems worldwide.