Somalia, India reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral ties
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and India have signaled a renewed push to deepen their ties after a meeting in Mogadishu between Somalia’s foreign minister and India’s newly appointed ambassador.
Friday April 17, 2026
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and India have signaled a renewed push to deepen their ties after a meeting in Mogadishu between Somalia’s foreign minister and India’s newly appointed ambassador.
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Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Ali, received the copy of credentials of Dr. Adarsh Swaika, India’s ambassador to Somalia, who is resident in Nairobi, at a ceremony on Wednesday at the ministry’s headquarters in Mogadishu.
According to a statement from the ministry, the talks reflected the long-standing relationship between the two countries and their shared intention to expand cooperation in diplomacy and development.
Both sides said they were ready to turn their engagement into practical, results-driven initiatives designed to strengthen bilateral relations and produce clear benefits for their citizens.
Ali offered his best wishes to Ambassador Swaika for a successful posting and reiterated Somalia’s commitment to working closely with India in areas of mutual interest.