The United Arab Emirates welcomed on Tuesday the apology offered by Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble for the confiscation of aid money provided by the UAE upon their delivery at Mogadishu airport in April 2018.
“Roble’s initiative reflects the depth of the historical relations between the two brotherly countries,” the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement.
The Ministry also valued Roble’s appreciation to the UAE for its efforts towards his country over the decades.
It stressed the UAE's continued strengthening of historical relations with the brotherly Somali people, and its provision of all possible assistance to achieve peace, stability and development throughout the country, according to the Emirati news agency, WAM.
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Roble in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
They discussed ways to bolster relations between their countries to advance their interests.
They also exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual concern.
