Thursday November 6, 2025
Kyiv (HO) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has
officially accepted the credentials of Somalia’s Non-Resident Ambassador to
Ukraine, Ambassador Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed, who is based in Belgrade, Serbia.
Ambassador Ahmed was among the newly appointed ambassadors
from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Chile, and Somalia who presented their
credentials to President Zelenskyy during an official ceremony in Kyiv.
The event took place in a formal setting, where President
Zelenskyy held brief discussions with each ambassador about future cooperation
and Ukraine’s engagement with their respective countries on the international
stage.
“The newly appointed ambassadors of the United Kingdom, New
Zealand, Chile, and Somalia are beginning their diplomatic missions in Ukraine.
Today I accepted their credentials and welcomed them at the start of their
missions,” President Zelenskyy said.
Following the ceremony, President Zelenskyy held separate
meetings with each ambassador, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations,
supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty, and coordinating international sanctions
against Russia.
“Among the topics are support for Ukraine, strengthening
sanctions pressure on Russia, and the development of bilateral relations. I
value every partnership and the opportunities we can realize together. Thank
you for supporting our country,” President Zelenskyy said.
According to the Somali government, President Zelenskyy
expressed gratitude to Somalia for its support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and
territorial integrity, acknowledging Somalia’s role in global efforts to promote
lasting peace in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of building friendly relations,
mutual respect, and broad cooperation between Somalia and Ukraine.