Somalia, Sudan sign diplomatic visa waiver deal to deepen ties
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Sudan have reached an agreement to waive visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders, a development both governments say will help deepen ties and make official travel easier.
Sunday April 5, 2026
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Sudan have reached an agreement to waive visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders, a development both governments say will help deepen ties and make official travel easier.
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The accord was signed on April 2 at the second meeting of the Somalia-Sudan Political Consultation Committee. The session was jointly led by Hamza Adan Haadow, permanent secretary at Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Ambassador Muawiya Osman Khalid, undersecretary at Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Under the deal, diplomats from each country will be allowed to travel without visas, streamlining official visits and day-to-day diplomatic coordination.
In a statement, Somali officials said the talks covered broader cooperation in political, economic and educational fields, along with efforts to build institutional capacity. The two sides also reviewed ways to improve coordination on regional and international issues.
Somalia reiterated its backing for Sudan’s security, stability and territorial integrity, voicing solidarity with the Sudanese people as the country continues to face serious challenges.
The move adds momentum to formal diplomatic engagement between Mogadishu and Khartoum, as both administrations look to strengthen regional partnerships through regular political consultations and practical cooperation.