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Minister Fiqi Hands Over Interior Ministry Responsibilities to Ali Yusuf in Ceremony
Mogadishu, (MFA Somalia) — The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, handed over on Tuesday the responsibilities of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation to his new successor, H.E. Mr. Ali Yusuf Ali (Hoosh) , in a ceremony attended by the Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Salah…
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Somali Foreign Minister Welcomes Turkish Ambassador in Courtesy Call
Mogadishu, (MFA Somalia) — The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, received on Monday in his office at the Ministry in the capital, Mogadishu, the Ambassador of the sister Republic of Türkiye to the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mr. Alper Aktaş, on a courtesy visit. The meeting focused…
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Press Statement (for immediate release)
The Federal Republic of Somalia is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East and strongly urges all parties involved to immediately halt further escalation and exercise maximum restraint. These rising hostilities and tensions threaten not only regional stability but also global peace and security. Somalia calls on the international community to take…
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FM Discusses Strengthening Somali-Finnish Relations with Finnish Envoy
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) — The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, received on Sunday in his office at the ministry, the Special Envoy on Peace Mediation in the Horn of Africa at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Suldaan Said Ahmed, and discussed with him the strengthening of…
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The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Hamza Adan Hadow
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Hamza Adan Hadow, presided over a consultative meeting today with a high-level inter-ministerial technical committee. The committee, comprised of Directors General from various ministries—namely Foreign Affairs, Health, Finance, Education, Commerce & Industry, Ports & Maritime Transport, and Labor & Social Affairs—discussed accelerating…
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FM Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi participated in the Emergency Ministerial Meeting with members of the Arab League and OIC
FM Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi participated in the Emergency Ministerial Meeting with members of the Arab League and OIC, discussing the escalation of Israeli military attacks on Palestine and Lebanon, reaffirming Somalia’s support for stronger Arab solidarity.
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FM Ahmed Moallim Fiqi had a constructive meeting with FM Hakan Fidan at the Turkish House in NY
FM Ahmed Moallim Fiqi had a constructive meeting with FM Hakan Fidan at the Turkish House in NY. Discussions focused on advancing the Ankara Dialogue & strengthening bilateral relations under Türkiye’s leadership for meaningful outcomes. @HakanFidan
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FM Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with UK Minister for Int’l Development, H.E. Anneliese Dodds
FM Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with UK Minister for Int’l Development, H.E. Anneliese Dodds, at #UNGA79 to discuss strengthening Somalia-UK development cooperation, post-ATMIS goals, and advancing bilateral ties for Somalia’s progress
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FM Ahmed Moalim Fiqi met India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar at #UNGA79
FM Ahmed Moalim Fiqi met India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar at #UNGA79. They discussed opening a consulate in Mogadishu for easier visa services for Somali citizens, as well as strengthening and enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. #UNGA79
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FM Ahmed Moallim Fiqi congratulated Slovenia’s FM Tanja Fajon on their UNSC presidency and thanked
FM Ahmed Moallim Fiqi congratulated Slovenia’s FM Tanja Fajon on their UNSC presidency and thanked them for supporting Somalia’s bid for a non-permanent seat (2025-2026). Both reaffirmed strong ties, respect for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and pledged continued multilateral cooperationbid for a non-permanent seat (2025-2026). Both reaffirmed strong ties, respect for Somalia’s sovereignty and…