Category: MFA News

Addis Ababa (MFA Somalia) – The Federal Republic of Somalia has been elected to serve on the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the 2026–2028 term, a significant milestone in Somalia’s diplomatic journey and a testament to the country reclaiming its rightful place in continental and international diplomacy. Somalia’s election reflects the confidence…

Addis Ababa (MFA Somalia)The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Abdisalam Ali, participated in the opening of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The session brings together Foreign Ministers of AU Member States ahead of…

Addis Ababa (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Ali has arrived in Addis Ababa to participate in the 39th African Union Summit meetings and related ministerial sessions, scheduled to begin tomorrow at the AU Headquarters. On the margins of the Summit, the Minister will hold bilateral engagements with…

Cairo (MFA Somalia) H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud , President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, today held talks in Cairo with Egyptian President H.E. AbdelFattah Elsisi – عبد الفتاح السيسي to deepen Somalia-Egypt cooperation and coordinate on regional stability. H.E. Abdisalam Ali , Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, accompanied the his excellency the…

Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has recognized H.E. Ambassador Sheikh Nur Mohamed Hassan, Somalia’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, for his exemplary performance and strong leadership in the short period since assuming his duties.The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary, H.E Hamza Haadow, in the…

Cairo (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Abdisalam Ali held consultations today in Cairo with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Badr Abdelatty, underscoring the depth of the strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries. The discussions…

Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Ali held a phone call on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, with Kuwait’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the call, Minister Abdisalam conveyed his warm congratulations and best wishes to Sheikh Jarrah on his appointment,…

Pretoria (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Abdisalam Ali, paid a courtesy call on the former President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Thabo Mbeki. The meeting served as an opportunity to exchange views on key regional developments and wider issues shaping…

Pretoria (MFA Somalia) – H.E. Abdisalam Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, today held bilateral talks in Pretoria with H.E. Mr. Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, aimed at further strengthening Somalia–South Africa relations and advancing practical cooperation. The…

Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Isaak Mohamud Mursal, today received at the Ministry’s headquarters the newly appointed Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa (OSESG), H.E. Huang Cong, accompanied by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General,…