Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble will be leaving for a maiden visit to Kenya following an invitation letter by President Uhuru Kenyantta.

According to the office of Somali premier, PM Roble who has not visited the neighbouring East African nation since he assumed office last year, accepted the offer

“The minister delivered an official invitation from Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to PM Roble which he accepted. Somalia and Kenya have longstanding historical relations, including diplomacy, security and economics,” Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu, the government spokesperson said in a statement.

On Sunday Kenyan foreign minister, Raychelle Omamo arrived in Mogadishu on her maiden trip to Somalia, even as the country’s government moved to stall any possible agreements until after the elections.

Omamo was received at Aden Abdulle International Airport by her Somali counterpart Mohamed Abdirizak, Somali foreign minister whom she held bilateral talks on ways and mechanisms for strengthening relations and cooperation.

Omamo was received at Aden Abdulle International Airport by her Somali counterpart Mohamed Abdirizak, Somali foreign minister whom she held bilateral talks on ways and mechanisms for strengthening relations and cooperation.

“It’s indeed a revitalized beginning for us as we seek to foster our diplomatic and bilateral ties,” Abdirizak said.

A statement by the Somalia Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the two ministers “emphasized the importance of taking concrete measures to show respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence, which are the cornerstone of the relationship between the two countries.”

The two countries restored their bilateral relations two months ago after months long relations between the two states which had been frosty.

Both sides exchanged counter-accusations about interference with domestic affairs, territorial integrity over the Indian Ocean maritime dispute, miraa trade and security.