Category: MFA News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Istanbul (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, met on Tuesday in Istanbul with his Turkish counterpart, H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of T??rkiye, to discuss the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The two…

New York (MFA Somalia) – The Federal Republic of Somalia extends its sincere thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to all brotherly, friendly, and allied nations for their steadfast positions in supporting Somalia and standing by its side in safeguarding its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. This commitment is in full alignment with the Charter of the…

Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Ali Mohamed Omar, on Monday (December 29) briefed resident ambassadors and representatives of international organizations on recent political developments in Somalia, highlighting the conduct of local elections in Mogadishu and the government???s position on national sovereignty. Speaking at a diplomatic briefing…

Mogadishu, (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, condemned Israel???s illegal recognition of parts of Somalia???s northern regions, calling the move a violation of the country???s sovereignty. Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry in Mogadishu, the Minister reaffirmed that Somalia???s territorial integrity, on both land…