Category: Somalia
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Somalia Enhances Regional Cooperation and UNSC Engagement
Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Mr. James Swan in Mogadishu to discuss key areas of cooperation, focusing on regional relations, UNSC preparations, and strengthening business opportunities. The discussions highlighted the Ankara Declaration, reaffirming Ethiopia???s respect for Somalia???s sovereignty and unity. Foreign Minister Fiqi emphasized the agreement???s role in fostering regional cooperation and…
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Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi Meets Chinese Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi welcomed H.E. Ambassador Xue Bing, Chinese Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, to discuss strengthening Somalia-China relations. Ambassador Fiqi emphasized Somalia???s unwavering support for the One China Policy and commended China???s respect for Somalia???s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The discussions focused on implementing agreements under the Forum…
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Foreign Minister Receives Sudan???s Acting Ambassador to Somalia
His Excellency Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Monday welcomed His Excellency Ammar Ahmed Babiker, Acting Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan, at the Ministry???s headquarters. The meeting highlighted the longstanding and fraternal ties between Somalia and Sudan, exploring avenues to further enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination across all sectors.…
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Strengthening Somalia-China Relations: Deputy Minister Hosts Special Envoy of China to the Horn of Africa
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Isaak Mohamud Mursal , warmly received the Special Envoy of China to the Horn of Africa, H.E. Ambassador Xue Bing, during his official visit to Somalia. The Deputy Minister commended the government of China for its continued efforts in strengthening the partnership between Somalia and…
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Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama Visits the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters
Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters, where he commended the Ministry???s team for their comprehensive presentation on Somalia???s diplomatic achievements and efforts to strengthen the nation???s global standing. The Deputy Prime Minister appreciated the Ministry???s role in advancing Somalia???s foreign policy and its ongoing initiatives to enhance regional…
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Stakeholders Consultation on Somalia???s National Transformation Plan (NTP) 2025???2029
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), guided by its strategic vision for advancing Somalia???s international partnerships, hosted a high-level stakeholders consultation to strengthen diplomacy and international cooperation in alignment with Somalia???s National Transformation Plan (NTP) 2025???2029. In his keynote address, Permanent Secretary Hamza Adan Haadoow outlined MoFAIC???s pivotal role in advancing Somalia???s…
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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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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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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…