Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Somalia’s Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range, Hassan Hussein Mohamed Eeley, has described the reopening of the Somali Embassy in Dar es Salaam as a significant milestone reflecting the Horn of Africa nation’s reemergence on the international stage.
Speaking during the official ceremony on Monday, Eeley emphasized that the embassy’s reopening this week — Somalia’s Unity and Independence Day — was a deliberate and symbolic act, representing Somalia’s steadfast commitment to restoring its diplomatic presence and strengthening bilateral ties.
“This is more than just the reopening of a building. It is a powerful message to the world that Somalia is back, determined to take its rightful place in the international community. Doing so on our national day reinforces our renewed unity, sovereignty, and drive for peaceful cooperation,” said Eeley.
The Embassy inauguration was part of a broader Somali delegation visit to Tanzania, led by Foreign Minister Abdisalam Haji Omar and Eeley himself. The delegation also attended celebrations marking Somalia’s 65th independence anniversary in Tanzania.
Officials from both governments hailed the occasion as a fresh chapter in Somalia–Tanzania relations. The restored diplomatic mission is expected to enhance political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two countries, especially in areas such as livestock trade, environmental conservation, and regional security.
The reopening of Somali embassies across Africa and beyond has been a key priority for the Somali government, aiming to reassert diplomatic influence, improve consular services, and attract foreign investment.
Dar es Salaam now joins a growing list of Somali missions revitalized in recent years, as the government pursues a proactive foreign policy anchored in regional integration and economic diplomacy.