Mogadishu (SONNA) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held cordial and substantive discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, His Excellency Mr. Wang Yu, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mogadishu. The meeting served to strengthen the longstanding bilateral relations between the two friendly nations and explore new avenues for enhanced cooperation.
During their talks, both sides reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects supported by China in Somalia and discussed ways to further expand collaboration across multiple sectors. Minister Fiqi expressed Somalia’s sincere appreciation for China’s consistent support in critical areas of national development, particularly in infrastructure, capacity building, and technical assistance. The Minister emphasized Somalia’s commitment to deepening the strategic partnership between the two countries, especially within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Ambassador Wang reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Somalia’s development agenda and stability efforts. He commended the Somali government’s achievements in security sector reform and nation-building, while expressing China’s readiness to increase cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The discussions also covered important regional and international issues of common concern, with both sides affirming their shared commitment to multilateralism and peaceful development.
The meeting concluded with concrete agreements to establish specialized working groups that will follow up on the various areas of cooperation discussed. Both officials agreed to schedule reciprocal high-level visits in the near future to further strengthen bilateral ties. This productive engagement underscores the growing strategic partnership between Somalia and China, reflecting their mutual dedication to fostering sustainable development and shared prosperity. The outcomes of these talks are expected to translate into tangible benefits for both nations, particularly in accelerating development projects and enhancing people-to-people exchanges.
This diplomatic encounter marks another significant step in the evolving Somalia-China relationship, building upon recent high-level engagements and setting the stage for even closer cooperation in the years ahead. The positive atmosphere and substantive outcomes of the meeting demonstrate the strong foundation of mutual trust and shared interests that characterize the bilateral relations between Mogadishu and Beijing.
