Ethiopia, Ghana, Mexico, Venezuela, and Côte d’Ivoire appoint new envoys to Somalia.

Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, on Monday received copies of the letters of credence from five newly appointed ambassadors representing their respective countries in the Federal Republic of Somalia.

In separate ceremonies held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mogadishu, Minister Abdisalam warmly welcomed the new envoys and affirmed Somalia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with each of their nations.

The ambassadors who presented their credentials were:

Suleiman Dedefo Woshe, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Dr. Robert Afriyie, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana

Mr. Alejandro Ives Estivill Castro, Ambassador of the United Mexican States

Ms. Moravia Peralta Hernandez, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Mr. Maes Ennio, Ambassador of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

During the credential ceremonies, Minister Abdisalam expressed Somalia’s appreciation for the continued diplomatic engagement and emphasized the importance of enhanced cooperation in areas such as trade, education, regional security, and cultural exchange.

The newly appointed ambassadors also conveyed greetings from their respective heads of state and expressed their readiness to further deepen ties with Somalia through mutual respect and collaboration.

The accreditation of multiple ambassadors in one day reflects Somalia’s growing diplomatic outreach and its desire to reposition itself on the international stage as a reliable and cooperative partner.