An agreement between the Somali and Kenyan governments to open border crossings between the two countries

 
A high-level meeting was held on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya between the foreign, defense and security ministers of the Somali and Kenyan governments, during which several issues of mutual interest were discussed.

In the meeting, the two sides discussed issues such as opening the borders between the two countries, facilitating flights, and trade and security cooperation. Mohamed Ahmed Sheikh Ali “Dudshi,” Minister of Security in the Somali government, indicated that an important agreement was concluded with the Kenyan side.

"We agreed to open the border crossings in Balad Hawah, Mandera, Dobleyi, Liboye, Ras Kamboni and Kiunga within 90 days," the minister said, adding that officials of the two governments also discussed facilitating Somalis' access to entry visas to Kenya within 30 days to remove the suffering of Somalis wishing to enter Kenyan territory. .

"Starting today, we have decided to open the borders between Kenya and Somalia in several stages within 90 days, and the borders will be opened in the first stage within 30 days," said Kenyan Interior Minister Kethuri Kindiki.