Somalia has said it has normalised diplomatic relations with Kenya after it lifted a ban on flights to and from Mogadishu.
Somalia’s ministry of foreign affairs called on Kenya to reopen its embassy in Mogadishu.
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The ministry said Somalia would in turn re-open its embassy in Nairobi.
Relations between the two East African neighbours have been tense in recent years due to a maritime border row.
Somalia severed relations with Kenya in December, accusing Nairobi of meddling in internal Somali affairs.
Kenya has denied the accusation.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK