Category: MFA News
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PRESS RELEASE Somalia???s Candidacy for the AU Peace and Security Council (2025???2028)
The Federal Republic of Somalia is honored to announce its candidacy for the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) for the term 2025???2028. This represents a pivotal moment for Somalia to contribute significantly to Africa’s peace and security agenda, reflecting its transformative journey and unwavering commitment to Pan-African ideals. With over 17 years…
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Foreign Minister Visits Somali Embassy in Kampala
Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi during his recent visit to Uganda for the AU Summit on CAADP, toured the Somali Embassy in Kampala. Accompanied by Permanent Secretary Hamza Adan Haadoow , the Minister was warmly welcomed by Somalia???s Ambassador to Uganda, Amb. Fardowsa Mohamed Kanyare, and the embassy staff. The visit highlighted the government???s…
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Meeting Between Somalia???s Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Uganda???s Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Adan Haadoow met with Uganda???s Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, to strengthen bilateral relations and advance regional cooperation. Mr. Haadoow commended Uganda???s leadership in hosting the African Union???s CAADP summit and emphasized the importance of…
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Strengthening Somali-Libyan Relations
His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, held a constructive phone conversation with His Excellency Taher Salem Al-Baour, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Libya. The discussion centered on enhancing bilateral relations and fostering collaboration in various sectors. Minister Al-Baour extended warm congratulations to the Somali…
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Somalia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Agricultural Development at AU Summit
FM Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Hamza Haadow, was graciously welcomed by Somalia???s Ambassador to Uganda, Her Excellency Fardausa Kanyare, upon their arrival in Kampala, Uganda. The Somali delegation is attending the African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa…
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Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi Holds Discussions with Indian Delegation on Visa Facilitation Centre in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia ??? Foreign Minister and International Cooperation Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi recently met with a delegation from the High Commission of India in Nairobi to advance discussions on establishing a visa facilitation centre in Mogadishu. This meeting follows several prior engagements aimed at finalizing the agreement between Somalia and India. The discussions, also attended…
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Somali Ambassador Presents Credentials in New Delhi
The newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to India, His Excellency Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed Odowa, officially presented a copy of his credentials to Mr. Anshuman Gaur, Director of National Protocol of India, during a formal ceremony held in New Delhi. Mr. Gaur extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Odowa on behalf of…
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Press Release
The Federal Republic of Somalia welcomed a high-level delegation led by H.E. Aisha Mohamed, the Minister of Defense of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, during her visit to Mogadishu on 2 January 2025. The delegation was received by H.E. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, the Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Somalia. This visit…
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Somalia Assumes Seat at the United Nations Security Council
FM Ambassador Ahmed Mohamud Fiqi presided over a ceremony today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Mogadishu to commemorate Somalia???s official assumption of its seat at the United Nations Security Council and the start of its duties on the global platform. The ceremony brought together FM Ambassador Ahmed Mohamud Fiqi, the Permanent Secretary,…
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Honoring Excellence in Somali Diplomacy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation proudly recognizes two exceptional ambassadors for their outstanding contributions to strengthening Somalia???s global presence. Ambassador Ilyas Ali Hassan, Somalia???s ambassador to Tanzania, is commended for fostering strong bilateral ties and advancing mutual understanding between the two nations. His dedication to representing Somalia???s interests abroad has been exemplary.…