Category: MFA News
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Communique: Ankara Declaration 11 December 2024
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Federal Republic of Somalia, with facilitation by the Republic of T??rkiye, held a high-level meeting in Ankara hosted by H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdo??an, President of T??rkiye. The meeting brought together H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and H.E. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime…
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Leveraging Morocco???s UN Security Council Expertise to Strengthen Somalia-Morocco Relations
The Director of Arab Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Hassan Mohamed, led a delegation in a fruitful meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Methqal, Director of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation, in Rabat. The discussions focused on enhancing the longstanding brotherly ties between…
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Repatriation of Somali Migrants Detained in Sudan December 9, 2024
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, under the leadership of H.E. Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi , has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 22 Somali citizens who were detained in Sudan for attempting irregular migration. These individuals, comprising 17 young men and 5 young women, had been detained in Dongola and Gadaref detention facilities…
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Somali Migrant Youth Freed from Detention in Sudan Portsudan, December 8, 2024
omalia’s Acting Ambassador to Sudan Mr. Ahmed Sudani, today oversaw the departure of 22 Somali youth from Portsudan Airport after their release from detention. The group, comprising 17 young men and 5 young women, had been held for three months in detention facilities located in Dongola and Gadaref after being apprehended while attempting irregular migration.…
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PS Hamza Adan Haadoow?? Meets IOM Country Chief to Advance Migration and Development Goals.
Mogadishu, December 8, 2024. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, led by its Permanent Secretary, His Excellency Hamza Adan Haadoow?? , held a strategic meeting with IOM Somalia Country Director, Mr. Manuel Marques Pereira, to discuss irregular migration and its impact. The discussions focused on sustainable solutions to address migration challenges and alleviate…
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Repatriation of Somali Nationals Stranded in Madagascar and Commitment to Combating Human Trafficking
Mogadishu, Somalia ??? December 7, 2024 The Federal Republic of Somalia has successfully repatriated 47 Somali nationals stranded in Madagascar, utilizing a specially chartered flight personally authorized by His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This decisive action underscores the government???s unwavering commitment to protecting its citizens, wherever they may be, and addressing the challenges posed…
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Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facilitates the Successful Return of 161 Somali Youth from Libya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, under the leadership of Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has successfully facilitated the voluntary repatriation of 161 Somali youth stranded in Libya through the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) program. This significant operation saw 74 individuals returning to Hargeisa and 87 to Mogadishu, underscoring Somalia???s commitment to…
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Strengthening Ties: Ambassador Hashi Meets Switzerland’s Ambassador Guilietti in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu – 03 December 2024. His Excellency Ambassador Yonis Hashi , Director of Europe and Americas at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, hosted a productive meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Mirko Guilietti of Switzerland at the Ministry’s headquarters. Ambassador Hashi expressed his sincere gratitude for Switzerland???s growing engagement in Somalia and its…
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Press Release. Update on the Madagascar Tragedy: Government???s Commitment to the Safety and Dignity of Somali Nationals.
Press Release. Update on the Madagascar Tragedy: Government???s Commitment to the Safety and Dignity of Somali Nationals. Mogadishu, Somalia ??? December 3, 2024. The Federal Government of Somalia mourns the loss of lives following the tragic capsizing of two boats carrying Somali nationals near Madagascar on November 23, 2024. His Excellency Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
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Somalia Reaffirms Commitment to Global Peace and Security
Oran, Algeria – 2 December 2024 Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi met with Dr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), during the 11th Oran Seminar on Promoting Peace and Security in Africa. Their discussions centered on Somalia???s recent accession to the CTBTO and strategies to enhance collaboration for mutual…