Nairobi, Oct 23 (NationPress) Adarsh Swaika, India's High Commissioner to Kenya, held a meeting with Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya, on Thursday, focusing on bilateral cooperation.

During this important discussion, both officials addressed recent developments in Kenya. This meeting comes shortly after Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh engaged with Ali Mohamed Omar, Somalia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, during the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held in Uganda.

According to a post from the Indian High Commission in Kenya on X, "HC Adarsh Swaika met with H.E Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, Ambassador of Somalia to Kenya. HC discussed matters of bilateral cooperation between India and Somalia, following the recent Ministerial meeting on the sidelines of the NAM mid-term gathering in Kampala. HC exchanged views on developments in Kenya."

Earlier that day, Adarsh Swaika participated in prayers at the BAPS Temple in Nairobi to celebrate the Gujarati New Year, known as 'Bestu Varas'. The Indian High Commission highlighted that the BAPS Temple in Nairobi is the largest of its kind in Africa.

On X, the Indian High Commission noted, "HC @AdarshSwaika1 joined the devotees at #BAPS temple in Nairobi, to offer prayers and Aarti on the auspicious occasion of Gujarati New Year Bestu Varas. The BAPS temple in Mombasa was the first BAPS Mandir outside India, while the one in Nairobi stands as the largest BAPS temple in Africa."

Additionally, the Indian High Commission expressed gratitude to Kenyan President William Ruto for his Diwali wishes. In response, they wrote, "High Commission of India expresses its deep gratitude to Hon’ble President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto for his warm Diwali greetings. May the Indian festival of lights continue to illuminate the enduring bond of friendship between India and Kenya."

Diwali represents the spiritual triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. It was celebrated with exuberance worldwide on Monday, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage while conveying a universal message of unity and harmony.

On Wednesday, Adarsh Swaika also met with Bernard Y Kibesse, Tanzania's High Commissioner to Kenya, emphasizing that the relations between both nations are diverse and strengthening.

The Indian High Commission in Kenya posted, "Glad to meet H.E Dr Bernard Y Kibesse, High Commissioner of #Tanzania to Kenya. Thank him for sharing his insights on Kenya and its bilateral relations with Tanzania. India-Tanzania relations are multifaceted and growing from strength to strength."