Author: Abdullahi
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Press Release – 12 August 2026
Somalia Condemns Colombia’s Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty over the Golan Heights The Federal Republic of Somalia condemns Colombia’s recognition of Israeli claim over sovereignty of Golan Heights. Any such recognition is null and void and violates international law and the United Nations Charter. The Golan Heights constitutes occupied Syrian territory. Somalia supports the resolution of…
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Somalia and UNDP Sign Cooperation MoU
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) –H.E. Abdisalam Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today received the credentials of Mr. Christophoros Politis, the new UNDP Resident Representative to Somalia. Following the credential reception, Mr. Politis also met with H.E. Hamza Adan Haadoow, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework…
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Norway’s Special Representative for Somalia
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – H.E. Abdisalam Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, today met with H.E. Mr. Einar Rystad, Norway’s Special Representative for Somalia, for bilateral consultations. The two sides discussed strengthening Somalia–Norway relations, including avenues for enhanced political, diplomatic cooperation and matters of mutual interest. Both…
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Deputy Minister Opens French Language Course for Senior Diplomats
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) –The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Hassan Mohamed Ali, opened a six-month French language course for 22 senior diplomats, delivered by the Institute of Diplomatic Studies under its Director, Mohamed Mahmud Guure. French is a working language of the United Nations and the African Union. Strengthening the language…
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Minister Receives Sudanese Ambassador
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Ali, received the Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to Somalia, H.E. Abdulrahman Khalil Ahmed Abakr Afandi, at the Ministry headquarters. The two sides reviewed recent regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to continued bilateral cooperation.
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Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Received by King Abdullah II of Jordan
Jordan (MFA Somalia) –H.E. Abdisalam Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, along with foreign ministers attending the Arab Ministerial Committee conference in Amman, was hosted by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan.
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Somalia Participates in Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem
Amman, Jordan (MFA Somalia) – H.E. Abdisalam Ali , Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, ahead of the ministerial meeting in support of Jerusalem and its holy sites.…
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Somalia and Pakistan Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Amman (MFA Somalia) – H.E. Abdisalam Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The two Ministers discussed bilateral relations and areas of mutual interest, reaffirming their…
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Press Release – 5 August 2026
The Federal Republic of Somalia extends its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, its leadership, government, and people following the devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in the Amhara region. The Federal Republic of Somalia stands in solidarity with Ethiopia during this difficult time. Somalia expresses heartfelt condolences to…
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Somalia Participates in Opening of Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem
Amman, Jordan (MFA Somalia) – H.E. Abdisalam Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, participated in the opening of the Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem in Amman, convened by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The meeting brought together foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries to formulate a unified…