Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a high-level national ceremony commemorating Somali Flag Day—an occasion symbolizing the sovereignty, unity, and existence of the Somali nation.
Held at the national presidential headquarters, the event featured units from the Somali National Army’s ground, air, and naval forces.
With professional military precision, they demonstrated their unwavering commitment to defending the flag, nationhood, the country’s sovereignty, and the existence of the Somali people.
President Hassan Sheikh highlighted the historical significance of October 12th and the role the Somali flag plays in the honor and dignity of the Somali nation.
He noted that the flag serves as a symbol reflecting the unity of the people, the aspirations for freedom, and the sacrifices made by the Somali freedom fighters who struggled for the nation’s sovereignty.
The Flag Day ceremony was 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, the Chief Justice, and the commanders of the Somali National Armed Forces.
