Wednesday August 6, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali State Minister for Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, hosted a dinner on Monday for
eight newly accredited ambassadors, shortly after President Hassan Sheikh
Mohamud and Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi received their credentials.
Speaking at the event, the State Minister highlighted
Somalia’s growing international engagement, particularly its progress as a
non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. He reiterated the
government's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the
countries represented by the newly appointed ambassadors.
“Somalia’s recovery has been strengthened by the continued
support of the international community, and we are grateful for the commitment
of our friends, allies, and sisterly nations,” Omar said.
He called on countries to reopen their embassies in
Mogadishu and deepen diplomatic ties, emphasizing that “a stronger
international presence in the capital will reflect our shared commitment to
stability and cooperation.”
The ambassadors who presented their credentials last week
represent South Korea, Iraq, Côte d’Ivoire, Venezuela, Mexico, Mauritania,
Ghana, and Ethiopia.
The State Minister thanked the ambassadors for their
attendance and wished them success in their diplomatic missions in Somalia.