President Hassan was welcomed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by his Kenyan counterpart Mwai Kibaki.

The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral relations, security issues and the war against Al-Qaeda linked Al-shabaab militants, Somalia ambassador to Kenya Mohamed Ali Nur Ameriko told Sunatimes.

Also they will discuss about Igad’s role in stabilizing Somalia.

President Hassan insists that Igad efforts be led by Somalia government.

This is the first visit President Hassan pays to Kenya since he was elected in September.