Category: MFA News
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Somalia Ratifies the IGAD Treaty
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Federal Republic of Somalia is pleased to announce the ratification of the new Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Treaty, becoming the fifth Member State to endorse the agreement. This landmark decision enables the Treaty to enter into force, replacing the original 1986 IGAD founding agreement. This important milestone reaffirms Somalia???s…
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Somalia-China Diplomatic Engagement
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, led by H.E. Abdisalam Ali , thanks the Government of the People???s Republic of China for its continued support for Somalia???s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. Somalia values its growing partnership with China, including cooperation within the…
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Somalia EALA MPs | Federal Republic of Somalia
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia welcomes the decision of the East African Court of Appeal issued on Monday, 19 January 2026, which overturns earlier rulings that had suspended the swearing-in of Somalia???s elected representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The…
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Courtesy Visit | Mogadishu
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Ali , today received the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Somalia, H.E. Abdularahman Khalil Ahmed Abubakar, who paid a visit at the Minister???s office in Mogadishu. The two sides reviewed ways to strengthen Somalia???s Sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. They…
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Condolence Message | January 18,2026
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Ambassador Cabdinuur Yuusuf Dabaqe, a distinguished diplomat and one of the pioneers of Somalia???s foreign service, who passed away in Ottawa, Canada. Ambassador Dabaqe served Somalia with dedication, professionalism,…
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Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Russian Federation, H.E. Mohamed Abukar Zubeyr
Moscow (MFA Somalia) – The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Russian Federation, H.E. Mohamed Abukar Zubeyr, presented his letters of credence to President Vladimir Putin during a formal ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, reaffirming the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries. During the meeting, Ambassador Zubeyr…
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Somali FM Congratulates Newly Appointed Yemeni Prime Minister
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, warmly congratulated on Friday the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen, H.E. Dr. Shaya Mohsin Zindani, on his appointment as Prime Minister of the brotherly Republic of Yemen following a presidential decree issued on Thursday, January…
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Somalia Ends All Agreements with the United Arab Emirates
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Federal Government of Somalia has terminated all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, covering port operations, government institutions, and security and defense cooperation. The Council of Ministers said the decision is necessary to protect Somalia???s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national unity. It affects arrangements at the ports of Berbera, Bosaso,…
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Joint Press Statement
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, held a phone call with H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People???s Republic of China. Both sides reaffirmed the…
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Somali FM Holds Virtual Talks with Korean Counterpart to Uphold Somalia???s Sovereignty
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, held virtual bilateral talks on Monday with his counterpart, H.E. Dr. Cho Hyun, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries. The ministers…