Sudanese President Omar al Bashir met on Monday with his Somalia counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud on ways of boosting the bilateral relations in various fields.

They discussed the situation in Somalia and the government's efforts to restore stability and peace and Sudan's role in this regard. (MENA)

Bashir is scheduled to take the oath of office for a new presidential term on Tuesday. The Somali president will take part in the inauguration ceremony.