Mogadishu, SONNA — Somalia’s Minister of Overseas Affairs and Worldwide Cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi obtained in his workplace a high-level Norwegian delegation led by Mr. Einar Rystad, Norway’s Envoy to Somalia, for discussions aimed toward strengthening bilateral relations and addressing urgent regional and world priorities.
Throughout the assembly, the overseas Minister underscored Somalia’s steadfast dedication to fostering peace, stability, and improvement throughout the Horn of Africa. He highlighted latest milestones in Somalia’s constitutional reforms and democratization course of, together with parliamentary approval of the Nationwide Election and Boundaries Fee, which marks a big step towards institutionalizing democratic governance. The Norwegian delegation lauded these achievements, praising Somalia’s resilience and dedication to state-building amidst challenges.
The dialogue additionally centered on Somalia’s strategic imaginative and prescient for the post-ATMIS period because the nation prepares to imagine full accountability for its nationwide safety. Minister Fiqi elaborated on ongoing initiatives to professionalize Somali safety forces and maintain counter-terrorism efforts, emphasizing the significance of worldwide partnerships in supporting these targets.
Somalia’s staunch opposition to the unlawful Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was additionally raised, by way of which Ethiopia seeks to annex Somali territories. Minister Fiqi reaffirmed Somalia’s unequivocal dedication to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling on the worldwide neighborhood to uphold ideas of the nation’s sovereignty and worldwide legislation.
This engagement displays the evolving partnership between Somalia and Norway, grounded in mutual pursuits and shared values, and underscores their collective dedication to handle regional challenges and advance sustainable peace and stability.
