Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Somalia)

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Federal Republic of Somalia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia
Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibedda
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Ministry overview
Formed1956;68 years ago (1956)
Jurisdiction Somalia
Headquarters Bondhere, Banaadir, Mogadishu Flag of Somalia.svg
2°2′24″N45°20′46″E / 2.04000°N 45.34611°E / 2.04000; 45.34611
Minister responsible
Website www.mfa.gov.so
Map
Abshir Omar Huruse international discussion map.png
Map of the individual countries the current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia Abshir Omar Huruse has conducted talks with as of 7 April 2023

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperations (Somali : Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibedda iyo xiriirka caalamiga ah ee Jamhuuriyada Federaalka Soomaaliya) is the Somali government ministry which oversees the foreign relations of Somalia. The current minister is Abshir Omar Huruse. [1]

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The agency is responsible for formulating foreign policies, decisions, foreign affairs documents, and statements regarding the FRS. It also negotiates and signs bilateral and multilateral foreign treaties and agreements. The agency also dispatches foreign affairs representatives to other countries.

It represents Somalia's interests in United Nations conferences, inter-governmental meetings, and the activities of international organizations. MOFA advises the central government in formulating diplomatic strategies, guidelines, and policies.

Organization

List of ministers

A headshot of the current Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Omar Huruse Abshir Omar Jama (Huruse) headshot.jpg
A headshot of the current Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Omar Huruse

This is a list of ministers of foreign affairs of Somalia: [2]

See also

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References

  1. "Turkish foreign minister greets new Somali counterpart on assuming charge". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  2. "Foreign ministers S-Z".