Friday January 3, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked
the country’s official assumption of its seat on the United Nations Security
Council with a celebratory event at its headquarters in Mogadishu on
Thursday.
The ceremony was attended by Foreign Minister Ambassador
Ahmed Mohamud Fiqi, the Permanent Secretary, directors, ministry staff, and
other government officials. Speaking at the event, Minister Fiqi highlighted
the historic significance of the milestone, emphasizing the collaborative
efforts that made it possible and outlining Somalia's priority agenda during
its tenure.
The minister expressed deep gratitude to Somalia's
leadership, led by the President, and acknowledged the contributions of the
nation’s delegations to the African Union in Addis Ababa and the United Nations
in New York. He also commended the ministry’s diplomats and staff for their
dedication to advancing Somalia’s global standing.
Somalia secured its seat on the Security Council on June 6,
2024, with 179 votes in the UN General Assembly. Representing East Africa in an
uncontested bid, Somalia joins Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, and Panama as new
non-permanent members, succeeding Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and
Switzerland.
The position grants Somalia a pivotal role on the 15-member
council, influencing decisions on international peace and security, sanctions,
peacekeeping missions, and the use of force.