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UK PM Rishi hosts President Hassan in London, focuses on Somalia's food security

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

By Abdirahman Khalif | 20 Nov 2023

In a landmark diplomatic event, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom hosted a summit on Monday, November 20, welcoming Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh in London.

In a landmark diplomatic event, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom hosted a summit on Monday, November 20, welcoming Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh in London. The international gathering, co-hosted by the UK, Somalia, the UAE, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, marked a significant effort to bring together diverse stakeholders for discussions on critical issues.

The summit provided a platform for high-level deliberations on matters of global importance, fostering collaboration and cooperation among participating nations and organizations. With Prime Minister Sunak taking the lead, the discussions aimed to address pressing challenges faced by Somalia and explore potential avenues for international support and partnership.

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The involvement of key entities, including the UAE and prominent philanthropic foundations like the CIFF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, underscored the collaborative and multi-faceted approach to tackling complex issues. The summit's agenda likely encompassed a range of topics, from economic development and healthcare to education and social initiatives.