Somalia and China Unite Against "Israeli Interference"

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with China's Ambassador, Wang Yu, in Mogadishu on Wednesday. The talks centered on deepening political and security ties between the two nations. A key point of agreement was a joint rejection of what they termed Israel's interference in Somalia's internal affairs. Both leaders stated this interference threatens Somalia's territorial sovereignty, according to a government report. The meeting signals a continued strengthening of the partnership. Somalia and China pledged to increase cooperation, though specific new measures were not detailed.