Somalia\u2019s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has called for large-scale celebrations to mark the 66th anniversary of the country\u2019s independence and unity, saying the occasion should demonstrate Somalia\u2019s resilience in the face of external challenges.
\nSpeaking ahead of the anniversary commemorations, Fiqi said this year’s celebrations should be held on a grand scale to show that Somalia remains strong and united despite what he described as growing threats from its adversaries.
\n\u201cWe want the 66th anniversary to be celebrated in a big way so that the world knows Somalia is alive, because many enemies have set their sights on the country,\u201d Fiqi said.<\/p>\n
The minister added that the celebrations should send a clear message to those seeking to undermine Somalia\u2019s unity, sovereignty, and stability, stressing that the Somali people remain committed to defending their nation against any attempts at division or interference.<\/p>\n
Somalia\u2019s northern regions gained independence from British colonial rule on June 26, 1960, while the southern regions achieved independence from Italy on July 1, 1960. The two territories united shortly afterward to form the Somali Republic.
\nThe annual independence celebrations are among the most significant national events in Somalia, commemorating both independence and the union that created the modern Somali state.<\/p>\n
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