The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has sent a condolence cable to the President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, following the death of the Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Haddad, and his accompanying delegation. In the message, the Somali President expressed his deepest sympathies to the Libyan people over this national loss, affirming Somalia’s full solidarity with Libya and offering prayers for fortitude for the families of the victims.
The cable underscored the long-standing and historical ties between Somalia and Libya, highlighting the necessity of mutual support and shared mourning during times of national crisis. This gesture, according to the communique, reflects the profound spirit of brotherhood and solidarity that binds Arab and African nations, manifesting the strength of bilateral relations between the two countries during this difficult period.