Friday January 3, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the country’s official assumption of its seat on the United Nations Security Council with a celebratory event at its headquarters in Mogadishu on Thursday.
The ceremony was attended by Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Mohamud Fiqi, the Permanent Secretary, directors, ministry staff, and other government officials. Speaking at the event, Minister Fiqi highlighted the historic significance of the milestone, emphasizing the collaborative efforts that made it possible and outlining Somalia's priority agenda during its tenure.
Somalia secured its seat on the Security Council on June 6, 2024, with 179 votes in the UN General Assembly. Representing East Africa in an uncontested bid, Somalia joins Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, and Panama as new non-permanent members, succeeding Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland.
The position grants Somalia a pivotal role on the 15-member council, influencing decisions on international peace and security, sanctions, peacekeeping missions, and the use of force.