Category: Press Release
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Press Statement (for immediate release)
Mogadishu, Somalia January 03, 2026 The Federal Republic of Somalia commends the constructive and responsible role of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in advancing efforts to promote Yemeni national dialogue, notably its initiative to host an inclusive conference in Riyadh at the request of Yemen???s legitimate leadership. Somalia underscores that this initiative reflects a…
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Statement on the 70th Independence Day of the Republic of Sudan
H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Federal Republic of Somalia Mogadishu, Somalia January 01, 2026 I extend my warmest congratulations and heartfelt best wishes to the Government and people of the brotherly Republic of Sudan on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of its Independence, a historic milestone that honors…
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Press Statement (for immediate release)
Mogadishu, Somalia December 30, 2025 The Federal Republic of Somalia reaffirms its firm and principled position in support of the sovereignty, unity, security, stability, and territorial integrity of the sisterly Republic of Yemen, and categorically rejects any attempts or interventions that seek to undermine Yemen???s unity or infringe upon its constitutional legitimacy and national institutions.…
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Press Statement
Press Statement Federal Republic of Somalia The Federal Republic of Somalia reaffirms its absolute and non???negotiable commitment to its sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity, as enshrined in the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Charter of the United Nations, the Constitutive Act of the African Union, as well as the charters…
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Statement of Condolence and Solidarity
Statement of Condolence and Solidarity Mogadishu, Somalia December 24, 2025 The Federal Republic of Somalia extends its sincere condolences to the Government and people of the brotherly State of Libya on the tragic death of the Libyan Army Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, along with four senior military officers and three…
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Press Statement (for immediate release)
Mogadishu, Somalia December 24, 2025 The Federal Republic of Somalia welcomes the agreement reached on Tuesday, 23 December, in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, regarding the release and exchange of detainees in Yemen, following constructive consultations held from 9 to 23 December. This humanitarian arrangement, achieved through dialogue facilitated by regional partners with the support of…
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Press Statement (for immediate release)
Mogadishu, Somalia December 06, 2025 Recent media reports have attributed certain statements to the Federal Republic of Somalia regarding the issue of Western Sahara. We wish to clarify that Somalia???s official position is conveyed exclusively through its formal statements and official communications. In this regard, Somalia takes note of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797…
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Press Statement (for immediate release)
Mogadishu, Somalia July 25, 2025 The Federal Republic of Somalia welcomes the historic and principled announcement by the French Republic expressing its intention to recognize the State of Palestine. This significant step constitutes a reaffirmation of the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and sovereign statehood, in line with international law and relevant…
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Press Statement (for immediate release)
Mogadishu, Somalia (MFA Somalia) The Federal Republic of Somalia, currently serving as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, welcomes the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 armed group. This important development represents a positive step toward restoring peace and stability in…
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Press Statement (for immediate release)
Mogadishu, Somalia June 18, 2025 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirms unequivocally that all members of the official Somali delegation who participated in the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva have returned to the country in full accordance with their mandate and responsibilities. The Ministry categorically rejects the unfounded…