Career
Abdisalam Abdi Ali officially assumed office as the Minister of Foreign Affairs on 3 May 2025,taking charge of Somalia's foreign policy and international cooperation. [1] Since his assumption of office,he has spearheaded diplomatic renewal efforts geared toward strengthening Somalia's bilateral and multilateral partnerships. [2]
Before being appointed Foreign Minister,Abdisalam served as Deputy Prime Minister responsible for the government's programs on governance,infrastructure,and socioeconomic development. [3] He previously held the portfolio of Minister of Public Works,Reconstruction,and Housing and contributed to the national reconstruction and institutional development process. [4]
He was a member of the Committee for Agriculture,Livestock,and Fisheries during the 11th Federal Parliament,and he contributed to policymaking processes on sustainable development and agriculture. [4]
Foreign Minister of Somalia
Since his appointment to the post in 2025,Abdisalam has represented Somalia in a wide range of diplomatic engagements. Among other instances,he has discussed the expansion of bilateral cooperation with Türkiye, [5] met with Pakistani officials in Brussels with the view to strengthening ties, [6] and participated in high-level meetings with Southeast Asian nations in Jakarta. [7]
He has also played his role in advancing the relations between Somalia and African and Middle Eastern countries:reiterating Somalia's stand on Morocco's territorial integrity, [8] holding bilateral discussions in Rwanda, [9] and meeting Qatar's ambassador for deeper cooperation. [10]
On the multilateral front,he represented Somalia at the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, [11] and afterwards went to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials on cooperation and international engagement. [12]
He also met separately with diplomats representing Italy, [13] Venezuela, [14] and Serbia. [15]
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