Malaysia keen to enhance ties with Somalia, says new PM Anwar Ibrahim

Image

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is keen to further explore ways to enhance bilateral relations with Somalia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister was responding to a congratulatory message from Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on his appointment as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister on Twitter.

"Thank you President @HassanSMohamud for your kind wishes. Malaysia too is keen to enhance ties with Somalia, to realize mutually beneficial gains for our two brotherly countries,” Anwar tweeted.

Mohamud had expressed interest in enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries in his congratulatory tweet to Anwar.

Anwar, 75, took the oath of office as prime minister before Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara on Thursday.

Source: Bernama

Related Articles

Netanyahu Sues Haaretz Over Report He Was Warned of Hamas Attack Before October 7

The UAE has not confirmed the alleged conversation, saying it does not comment on speculation about discussions between government leaders. 

  • World

    10-09-2026

  • 07:29AM

Pakistan Signals Possible Military Action Against Houthis Over Saudi Attacks

His remarks came after the Houthis launched a series of missile and drone attacks against targets in southern Saudi Arabia on September 8.

  • World

    09-09-2026

  • 04:22PM