MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated Rishi Sunak on becoming the UK’s prime minister.
He wished Mr. Sunak success in his appointment.
“Congratulations to Rishi Sunak on becoming the leader of the Conservative Party & the next PM of the UK,” a statement by Villa Somalia reads in part.
The president said Somalia and the UK enjoy strong bilateral ties built on cooperation and mutual respect.
“We look forward to further strenghtening our partnership in all areas of mutual interest,” President Hassan.
Rishi Sunak, former chancellor of the exchequer of the United Kingdom (UK), on Monday won the ruling Conservative Party’s leadership contest.
He will replace Liz Truss as the country’s new prime minister.
It is no surprise that there is a lot of interest in Mr Sunak’s rise in India. His grandparents come from Punjab, while his father-in-law is Narayana Murthy, is the founder of Infosys and one of India’s best-known businessmen.
Sunak is also a Hindu who took his oath as MP on the Hindu holy book the Bhagavad Gita.
India and the UK have been trying to strike a free trade deal, but talks reportedly stalled over fears among Sunak’s party it could lead to more immigration.
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