Somali Foreign Minister Welcomes New IOM Mission Leader in Somalia with Credentials Presentation

Mogadishu (AX) — On a fine Sunday in the heart of Somalia’s capital, Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, the Somali Foreign Minister, welcomed Manuel Marques Pereira, the newly appointed Chief of Mission from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to Somalia. Amid the meet-and-greet, they dived into talking shop about ramping up their joint efforts to fuel Somalia’s developmental strides.

It seems the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is busier than ever with its ambitious plan to set up a Diaspora Centre. What’s the buzz about? This center is designed to rope in over 4 million Somalis scattered across the globe, nudging them to pitch in towards nation-building. Not just a pipe dream, this hub is anticipated to be a massive catalyst for Somalia’s socio-economic leap forward.

Speaking about this visionary endeavor, the Foreign Minister spilled the beans, “There’s a lot on the docket, and we’re hell-bent on pushing initiatives that will catapult Somalia into a bright future. Our camaraderie with the IOM is rock-solid, and together, I believe we can knock it out of the park with these shared ambitions,” voiced a ministry representative.

But it’s not all blue-sky thinking. The Foreign Minister showered praises on the IOM for its relentless efforts in running Stabilization Projects. Their mission really jibes with the government’s focus—their top-tier game plan is to relink critical services to areas freshly pried away from the clutches of Al-Shabaab.

The full-throttle commitment from both parties suggests a refreshing optimism. With strategic partnerships like these, Somalia could see its trajectory veer towards a more hopeful horizon. Ambassador Fiqi’s meeting with Pereira wasn’t just routine; it was the ignition of a partnership fueled by dreams of a prosperous and stable Somalia—one step at a time.

To wrap it up, the winds of change are blowing through the corridors of power in Mogadishu. While there’s still a long road ahead, these talks signal a promising ripple effect poised to reach every corner of Somali society. As they say, Rome wasn’t built in a day, but with dedication and cooperation, Somalia can certainly lay down its own bricks of progress.

Edited by: Ali Musa

alimusa@axadletimes.com

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