The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Strongly Condemns Assassination Attempt on Somalia President

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist assassination attempt on His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in several deaths and injuries to innocent people. 

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law.

His Excellency expressed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Somalia, and to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.