This meeting was an opportunity to discuss various issues of common interest, Abdi Hassan told the press following talks with Bourita, emphasizing the close and historical relations between Morocco and Somalia.

During these talks held on the sidelines of a conference organized by the International Research Center on the Prevention of Child Soldiers, the Somali official welcomed the strong and distinguished bilateral relations, stressing that the two sides have reviewed a series of measures focused on exploring new prospects of cooperation.

In addition, Abdi Hassan expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Morocco, King, government and people, voicing his wish to see the relations between the two brotherly countries develop further in the future.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia took part, along with other senior officials and African diplomats, in the inauguration of the International Research Center for the Prevention of Child Soldiers in Dakhla.