MOGADISHU, SONNA – In a current unique interview with the Somali Nationwide Information Company (SONNA), Chinese language Ambassador to Somalia, Fei Shengchao, painted a vivid image of the historic ties between the 2 nations and China’s unwavering dedication to supporting Somalia’s peace, stability, and improvement.
Ambassador Fei traced the roots of the Sino-Somali relationship again a thousand years, highlighting the longstanding cultural and commerce exchanges which have fostered a deep sense of mutual respect and understanding. Since Somalia’s independence in 1960, formal diplomatic relations blossomed, paving the best way for tangible cooperation in numerous fields.
“In the course of the golden 30 years,” the Ambassador remarked, “China proudly contributed to Somalia’s improvement by constructing 89 main infrastructure initiatives, together with the Nationwide Theater, Sports activities Stadium, Banadir Hospital, and the essential highway connecting the South and North.” These initiatives stand as testaments to China’s dedication to Somalia’s progress and well-being.
Past infrastructure, China’s assist has prolonged to essential areas like pure catastrophe reduction, humanitarian help, and safety help. Ambassador Fei emphasised, “China has persistently stood by Somalia, providing unwavering assist in occasions of want.”
The current lifting of the UN arms embargo on Somalia was met with heat congratulations from the Ambassador, who hailed it as “an vital victory for the Somali individuals.” He acknowledged the Somali authorities’s tireless efforts in securing this pivotal determination, underscoring its significance for African unity and regional stability.
China’s dedication to peace and improvement in Africa stays unwavering. Ambassador Fei reiterated China’s full assist for Somalia’s journey in direction of a brighter future, pledging, “We’ll proceed to tirelessly assist Somalia’s efforts to realize peace, stability, and sustainable improvement.”
