Wednesday July 2, 2025
Arab Parliament Speaker Congratulates Somalia on National Day
Mogadishu (HOL) — The Speaker of the Arab Parliament,
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, has extended warm congratulations to the
leadership, government, parliament, and people of the Federal Republic of
Somalia on the occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary,
celebrated on Tuesday.
In his congratulatory message, Speaker Al Yamahi described
the anniversary as a pivotal moment in Somalia’s history, marking the nation's
enduring journey toward freedom and sovereignty.
"I wish the brotherly Somali people continued
stability, prosperity, and progress under the wise leadership of His Excellency
Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia—may God
protect him," Al Yamahi stated.
He also reaffirmed the Arab Parliament’s commitment to
strengthening coordination and cooperation with Somalia’s Federal Parliament
across various fields of mutual interest.
Somalia’s road to independence began on June 26, 1960, when
the northern region, then British Somaliland, gained independence from British
rule. Days later, on July 1, 1960, it unified with the southern
territories—formerly Italian Somaliland—to form the Somali Republic.
The Arab Parliament’s message comes amid nationwide
celebrations in Somalia, marking six and a half decades of sovereignty, unity,
and the nation’s aspirations for peace and development.