Deputy Minister

Historical Background of the Deputy Minister

H.E. Hon. Hasan Mohamed Ali
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Federal Republic of Somalia

Date of Birth: August 8, 1980
Place of Birth: Mogadishu, Somalia
Marital Status: Married

Appointment as Deputy Foreign Minister

H.E. Hon. Hasan Mohamed Ali was appointed as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia. He brings extensive experience in diplomacy, international relations, and government administration, having served in multiple senior roles within the Ministry.

Experiences

Director of Regional and International Organizations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
(January 2022 – Present)

• Strengthened Somalia’s international presence through active participation in regional and global organizations.
• Coordinated government participation in international summits, conferences, and diplomatic engagements.
• Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on foreign policy and international cooperation.
• Enhanced cooperation with the United Nations, Arab League, and other international bodies.

Director of Archives Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
(June 2021 – December 2021)

• Organized and modernized national archives and official records.
• Ensured security, classification, and proper management of government documentation.
• Prepared and submitted periodic reports to senior ministry leadership.

Deputy Director of Arab Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
(2016 – 2021)

• Coordinated diplomatic relations with Arab countries and the Arab League.
• Managed official government delegations and bilateral engagements.
• Prepared agreements, reports, and policy recommendations related to regional cooperation.

Academic Experience

• Lecturer, Horsed International University, Mogadishu (2014 – 2020)
  
  • Taught International Relations, Human Rights, and Teaching Methodologies.
• Project Officer, Harqaan Society for Education and Development (2012 – 2016)
• Head of Research Department, Mogadishu Center for Research and Strategic Studies (2013 – 2015)
• Director of Foreign Affairs, Somali Community in Cairo (2008 – 2010)

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Science
Institute of Arab Research and Studies, Cairo, Egypt (2013)

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science
Institute of Arab Research and Studies, Cairo, Egypt (2011)

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science (Faculty of Education)
Mogadishu University, Somalia (2008)

Languages

Fluent in Somali, Arabic, and English