Category: MFA News

  • Somali Delegation Arrives in Malaysia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

    Somali Delegation Arrives in Malaysia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

    Kuala Lumpur (MFA Somalia) – A high-level government delegation from the Federal Republic of Somalia, led by the Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, and accompanied by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Ali Mohamed Omar, arrived in Malaysia to enhance friendly relations and expand cooperation…

  • Somalia and Kenya Reaffirm Commitment to Mutual Respect and Regional Cooperation

    Somalia and Kenya Reaffirm Commitment to Mutual Respect and Regional Cooperation

    Changsha, China – June 10, 2025 On the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators for the Implementation of FOCAC Follow-up Actions in Changsha, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali (Dhaay), Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and…

  • Somali FM Meets Chinese Ambassador to Boost Bilateral Relations

    Somali FM Meets Chinese Ambassador to Boost Bilateral Relations

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, received on Wednesday in his office at the ministry in the capital Mogadishu, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Wang Yu, and discussed with him strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing cooperation,…

  • Somali FM receives Head of ICRC Somalia on courtesy call

    Somali FM receives Head of ICRC Somalia on courtesy call

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, received on Monday at his office in the ministry in the capital, Mogadishu, the Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Somalia, Mr. Antoine Grand, who paid him a courtesy call to discuss areas…

  • Somalia Marks Africa Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Continental Unity and Justice

    Somalia Marks Africa Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Continental Unity and Justice

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia)- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation hosted a ceremony in Mogadishu today to commemorate Africa Day, marking the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963. The OAU later transitioned into the African Union (AU) in 2002. Speaking at the event, the Minister…

  • Somali FM Meets Mine Action Chief to Strengthen Partnership

    Somali FM Meets Mine Action Chief to Strengthen Partnership

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, received on Sunday at his office in Mogadishu, the Chief of the Mine Action Programme in Somalia, Mr. Fran O’Grady, on a courtesy call and discussed with him ways to enhance coordination and strengthen the partnership. During the meeting,…

  • Somali FM Discusses Strengthening Cooperation with UN Special Representative

    Somali FM Discusses Strengthening Cooperation with UN Special Representative

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, received on Sunday at his office in the Ministry in the capital, Mogadishu, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), H.E. Amb. James…

  • Visual Diplomacy Workshop Launched at the Diplomatic Institute

    Visual Diplomacy Workshop Launched at the Diplomatic Institute

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Director of the Institute of Diplomatic Studies at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Mohamed Mohamud Gure, inaugurated a five-day workshop titled “Telling Stories Through 2D Animation”, aimed at enhancing the visual communication skills of diplomatic staff. Held at the training hall of the Institute, the workshop…

  • Somali Foreign Minister Receives Copy of Credentials of New UK Ambassador to Somalia

    Somali Foreign Minister Receives Copy of Credentials of New UK Ambassador to Somalia

    Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, received on Saturday , in the capital, Mogadishu, a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mr. Charles King, during an official reception. The Minister welcomed the Ambassador,…

  • Somalia Participates in 3rd EU-AU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels

    Somalia Participates in 3rd EU-AU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels

    Brussels (MFA Somalia) – The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Ali Mohamed Omar, participated on Wednesday in the 3rd European Union–African Union (EU-AU) Ministerial Meeting held in Brussels. Foreign Ministers from member states of the European Union and the African Union gathered to review the progress made under the Joint Vision…