China and Somalia Enhance Diplomatic Relations to a Strategic Partnership
China and Somalia Forge Strategic Diplomatic Alliance
In a momentous turn of events, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the historic Great Hall of the People, Beijing, on September 6, 2024. During their meeting, the two leaders unveiled a significant upgrade to their bilateral relations, declaring a strategic partnership. This announcement coincided with Mohamud's attendance at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Xi was quick to highlight Somalia's…