The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, on Tuesday received diplomatic credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of Canada, Finland, Norway, Cuba, and Spain. The ceremony, held in Mogadishu, officially accredited the diplomats to Somalia, allowing them to commence their duties.
During the ceremony, Minister Abdisalam welcomed the ambassadors, congratulating them on their appointments and expressing Somalia’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties. He emphasized the importance of the ambassadors’ roles in fostering bilateral relations, enhancing international cooperation, and promoting mutual understanding between Somalia and the countries they represent.
The Minister highlighted that Somalia values strong international partnerships to support national development, peace, and stability. He encouraged the ambassadors to work towards building friendship and collaboration across political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian sectors, assuring them of the government’s full support.
In their remarks, the ambassadors expressed gratitude for the warm reception and pledged to advance bilateral cooperation and engagement with Somali institutions. The event underscored the ongoing importance of diplomacy in strengthening Somalia’s international relations and advancing shared objectives with its global partners.
Minister Cabdisalam was joined by senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The reception of diplomatic credentials is part of Somalia’s broader efforts to deepen diplomatic engagement and reinforce ties with the international community.