President Hassan Sheikh Participates in the National Ceremony Celebrating Somali Flag Day

Mogadishu – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in a national event that was highly commemorated for Somali Flag Day, which symbolizes the independence, unity, and existence of the Somali people.

The event, which took place at the National Presidential Palace, was attended by units from the Somali National Army's Land, Air, and Naval Forces, who demonstrated their commitment to defending the flag, the nationhood, the independence of the country, and the existence of the Somali people in a professional military manner.

President Hassan Sheikh highlighted the historical significance of October 12 and the role the Somali Flag plays in the honor and dignity of the Somali people. He pointed out that the flag is a symbol reflecting the unity of the people, the aspiration for freedom, and the sacrifices of the Somali heroes who fought for the country's independence.

The commemoration of Somali Flag Day was also attended by the Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, the First Deputy Speaker of the Upper House, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, the Chief Justice, and the commanders of the country's armed forces.