Category: MFA News
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Joint Statement on the illegal visit of the Israeli official to “Somaliland” Region of the Federal Republic of Somalia on 6 January 2026
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Djibouti, the Republic of The Gambia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the…
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Somali FM Addresses AU PSC on Threats to Somalia???s Territorial Unity
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, participated on Tuesday in an emergency virtual session of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), convened to discuss developments affecting Somalia???s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The session, chaired by Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister…
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Somali FM Discusses with Indonesian Counterpart to Uphold Somalia???s Sovereignty
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, held a telephone conversation on Monday with his counterpart, H.E. Sugiono, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the friendly Republic of Indonesia, and discussed with him the significance of upholding and backing the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national unity of…
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Somali FM pays official visit to Riyadh, meets Saudi counterpart to affirm Somalia???s unity and sovereignty
Riyadh (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, undertook an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he met on Sunday in Riyadh with his counterpart, the Foreign Minister of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.R.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud,…
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Somalia Takes the Helm of UN Security Council with Flag-Raising Ceremony in New York
New York (MFA Somalia)- Somalia has officially assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council following a formal flag-raising ceremony held at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event marked Somalia???s leadership role within the Council and its diplomatic engagement and contribution to international peace and security. The presidency reflects Somalia???s responsibilities as…
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Somalia Reaffirms Unity After Israel???s Illegal Recognition of Somaliland
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Diaspora Affairs Department (DAD) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation organized an open discussion on Thursday on the role of the Somali diaspora in defending national sovereignty. The discussion addressed Israel???s illegal decision to recognize the Somaliland region in northwestern Somalia, a move viewed as undermining Somalia???s…
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Somalia Steps into UN Security Council Presidency
New York (MFA Somalia) – Beginning on January 1, 2026, the Federal Republic of Somalia officially assumed the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council, in a step that reflects its stature within the international system and reaffirms its commitment to the principles of the UN Charter in safeguarding international peace and security. During…
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Somali FM Discusses Key Horn of Africa Developments and Somalia???s Sovereignty with Namibia???s Minister of International Relations
Mogadishu, (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with the Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Ms. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. The discussions focused on the latest developments in the Horn of Africa, with particular attention to…
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Somalia Extends Heartfelt Gratitude to Partner Nations for Upholding Sovereignty and Stability
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Federal Republic of Somalia extends its profound appreciation to all brotherly, friendly, and allied nations for their steadfast support in upholding Somalia???s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. Your principled engagement, unwavering solidarity, and enduring partnership have been instrumental in reinforcing our national stability and advancing the cause of peace, security,…
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Somali FM Holds Telephone Talk with Saudi Counterpart on Regional Developments
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his counterpart, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which they discussed developments concerning Somalia and the…