Somalia Settles UN Dues, Regains Voting Privileges, and Earns Security Council Position
Mogadishu (AX) – In a significant leap forward, Somalia has wiped clean a slate of debts stretching back 35 years with the United Nations, as announced by the government on a noteworthy Monday. The air in Mogadishu hummed with a sense of triumph, and rightly so.
Foremost in delivering this groundbreaking news was Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi. In conversation with the Somali National News Agency, Fiqi couldn’t hide his pride, reflecting the sentiment of a nation that has long awaited such a moment. “This achievement,” he articulated with palpable enthusiasm, “comes after settling our longstanding arrears and has significantly enhanced our international standing. We are now fully prepared to exercise our voting rights in the UN General Assembly.”
It’s a story of reclaiming a voice. Just last year, Somalia found itself third on the list of 11 nations lagging behind in UN fees, burdened by a hefty total debt of $1,446,163. Such figures might seem cold and numerical, but to Somalia, they represented years of missed opportunities and constrained participation.
However, fortune seems to be favoring Somalia’s bold strides on the world stage, coinciding with its recent election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2025–2026 term. It’s a dignified return to a role Somalia hasn’t embraced for half a century. This event stands as a testament to the country’s renewed vocation towards active global participation and influence.
The underlying message is clear: Somalia is turning the tides. Facing international isolation is akin to enduring a long, unforgiving winter, yet Somalia shows signs of a spring thaw. “Are we not all like two volumes of one book?” wondered Marcel Proust. And so, Somalia’s dues payment and re-entry into key international roles symbolize new chapters being written, narratives richer in collaboration and opportunity.
Anyone familiar with rebuilding will recognize the hard-fought nature of these achievements. Nothing was handed to Somalia on a silver platter. Instead, through the years, men and women of resilience have worked diligently to reshape their nation’s narrative on the international scene. Consider the journey of a young diplomat witnessing her nation’s progress at the United Nations in New York—a scene no short of emotional jubilation.
These developments invite us all to ponder: What does this mean for the collective global community? How should Somalia’s peers, near and far, respond to its ascent? Many would argue that the time has arrived to not only acknowledge but also support such strides with open arms and collaborative spirits.
In closing, the significance of these events cannot be overstated. As Somalia steps into its renewed roles, it is not merely reaching milestones but also setting the stage for dialogue, innovation, and mutual progress. These are steps toward a more harmonious international dance where every nation’s moves matter.
Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring.
