The Speaker of the Lower House of the Somali Parliament, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor Madobe, has invited his Italian counterpart, Lorenzo Fonta, to visit Somalia, which Mr Lorenzo Fonta has accepted, the Somali parliament house announced on Tuesday.

The invitation was made during a meeting between the two speakers in Rome, Italy. However, the Somali Parliament has not disclosed the specific date for the visit.

During their meeting, the speakers discussed the continued relationship and cooperation between the Parliaments of Somalia and Italy. They also explored the possibility of establishing a friendship committee between the two Parliaments and deliberated on strengthening the enduring ties between their respective governments.

Mr. Lorenzo Fonta, the Speaker of the Italian Parliament, commended the commitment of the Somali government in its efforts to liberate the country from the al-Shabab terrorist group.

Historically, Somalia and Italy share a rich history of strong trade and friendly relations dating back to the colonial period when Somalia was under Italian rule.

Source: Hon