Sheikh Mohamed inquires well-being of Somali president after attack on his convoy

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, to inquire about his wellbeing following the terrorist attack that targeted him and resulted in the death and injury of several innocent people.

During the call, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the Somali people, wishing a swift recovery to the injured.

Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Somalia and its firm rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at destabilising the country and threatening the safety of its people.

President Mohamud, in turn, thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his genuine support and concern for Somalia and its people.

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist assassination attempt on Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in several deaths and injuries to innocent people.

Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE's strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law.

Sheikh Shakhboot expressed the UAE's sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Somalia, and to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

WAM