Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Fiqi on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation. Yi emphasized China’s commitment to working with Somalia to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and to support Somalia’s efforts toward stability and development.
Yi stated, “China stands ready to work with Somalia to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and help Somalia achieve stability and development.” This highlights China’s ongoing support for Somalia’s development agenda and its role in fostering stronger ties between China and African nations under the FOCAC framework.
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Fiqi acknowledged the deep-rooted friendship between Somalia and China, expressing gratitude for China’s consistent support for Somalia in international forums. He noted that China has upheld justice for Somalia on the global stage, reflecting the strong diplomatic partnership between the two countries.
This meeting underscores the importance of China-Somalia relations and China’s broader engagement with Africa through initiatives like FOCAC, which aims to promote mutual development and cooperation.