Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed will make his first State visit to Kenya on Thursday ahead of a special Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) summit on Saturday.
State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu said Kenya and Somalia enjoy warm and cordial relations founded on trust, cooperation and mutual interests.
Esipisu said Nairobi was eager to explore opportunities for cooperation with Somalia on an urgent basis and to conclude diplomatic agreements on several fronts.
“The question of Somalia’s security and stability is one (subject) that will be discussed on Thursday,” Esipisu told reporters.
Kenya plans to conclude an agreement with Somalia on political consultations between their foreign ministries, and Esipisu said the two sides also underscored the urgent need to conclude an agreement to enhance cooperation on immigration.
Kenya also wants to engage Somalia on the modalities of immigration cooperation and on a new comprehensive border management system.
Kenya is currently building a wall along its common border with Somalia to stem the flow of militants bent on causing havoc to its civilian population.