Monday April 28, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially invited Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to attend the upcoming Russia–Arab League Summit, set to take place later this year.
The invitation was delivered on Sunday by Mikhail L. Bogdanov, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa, during a meeting with President Mohamud in Mogadishu.
During their discussions, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Somalia and Russia.
The invitation comes just days after President Putin announced Russia’s plans to host a special Russia–Arab League summit during his meeting with Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said at the Kremlin.
The Russian leader noted that 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between Russia and Oman, underlining broader efforts to deepen Moscow’s engagement with Arab countries.
The upcoming summit is expected to focus on expanding political, economic, and security cooperation between Russia and Arab League member states, amid shifting alliances and evolving geopolitical dynamics in the region.