Category: MFA News

  • Somali FM meets Egyptian counterpart to advance strategic partnership

    Somali FM meets Egyptian counterpart to advance strategic partnership

    Cairo (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, held a meeting on Saturday (December 20) with his Egyptian counterpart, H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, on the sidelines of the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, which…

  • Somali FM Calls for Cooperative Solutions at Russia–Africa Forum

    Somali FM Calls for Cooperative Solutions at Russia–Africa Forum

    Cairo (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, participated on Saturday in the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, held in Cairo from 19 to 20 December 2025. In his official remarks, Minister Abdisalam underscored the importance of multilateralism in addressing global challenges such as…

  • Somali Deputy FM Addresses Political Reforms at Youth Resilience Forum

    Somali Deputy FM Addresses Political Reforms at Youth Resilience Forum

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Isaak Mohamud Mursal, on Saturday officially opened the 7th Youth Resilience Conference in Mogadishu, marking the first time the event has been held in the Somali capital. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the deputy minister said hosting the conference in Mogadishu…

  • Somali FM Arrives in Cairo for 2nd Russia-Africa Partnership Forum

    Somali FM Arrives in Cairo for 2nd Russia-Africa Partnership Forum

    Cairo (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, arrived in Cairo on Friday to participate in the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, scheduled for 19–20 December. The two-day conference brings together Foreign Ministers from across Africa and representatives of regional organizations. Building on the…

  • Somali FM Discusses Bilateral Ties with Ethiopia’s Ambassador

    Somali FM Discusses Bilateral Ties with Ethiopia’s Ambassador

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, received on Wednesday, at his office in the Ministry, in the capital city, Mogadishu, the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Suleiman Dedefo Woshe, and discussed with him strengthening bilateral…

  • Somalia’s MFA PS Discusses Key Areas of Mutual Interest with Sudanese Ambassador

    Somalia’s MFA PS Discusses Key Areas of Mutual Interest with Sudanese Ambassador

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Hamza Adan Haadoow, received, at his office in the Ministry, in the capital city, Mogadishu, on Wednesday, the Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Abdulrahman Khalil Ahmed Abakr Afandi. During…

  • Somali FM Discusses Ways to Deepen Ties with Yemeni Ambassador

    Somali FM Discusses Ways to Deepen Ties with Yemeni Ambassador

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia)- The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, received on Wednesday, at his office in the Ministry, in the capital city, Mogadishu, the Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Fadl Ali Ahmed Al-Hanak, and discussed with him ways to further strengthen…

  • Somali FM Meets ICRC Country Director to Strengthen Humanitarian Collaboration

    Somali FM Meets ICRC Country Director to Strengthen Humanitarian Collaboration

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, received on Wednesday, at his office in the Ministry, in the capital city, Mogadishu, Mr. Antoine Grand, Country Director of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and discussed with him enhancing collaboration, reviewing humanitarian programs, and exploring…

  • Somalia and China Celebrate 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations

    Somalia and China Celebrate 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, addressed on Tuesday an event in Mogadishu, marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Somalia and China, established on December 14, 1960, highlighting the historic ties and reaffirming Somalia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. The event was attended…

  • Somali FM says 167 citizens repatriated from Libya

    Somali FM says 167 citizens repatriated from Libya

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, announced on Monday that 167 Somali citizens were evacuated from Libya through a voluntary repatriation initiative. The returnees included 151 individuals who arrived in the capital, Mogadishu, while a further 16 were transported to Hargeisa. Minister Abdisalam welcomed the…