Defence Minister Congratulates Somalis on National Flag Day

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Defence of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has congratulated the Somali people on National Flag Day, observed on October 12, highlighting the historical significance of the national flag and the struggle to have it fly across Somalia and international platforms.

The Minister noted that 72 years have passed since the Somali flag was created, describing it as a symbol of national sovereignty, unity and the aspirations of the Somali people for freedom and national solidarity.

H.E. Fiqi said the Somali flag represents all Somali people and carries the history of the long struggle for independence and the establishment of statehood.

He also highlighted the role of the Somali National Army in defending the national flag, the unity and sovereignty of the country, and protecting the Somali people as part of its national duty.

The Defence Minister called on Somalis to strengthen national unity and solidarity and to support the Somali National Army in its efforts to defend the country and combat terrorism.