Indian Foreign Secretary Meets Somali President to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Indian Foreign Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan met Somalias President to enhance cooperation and strengthen ties between the two nations.
Mogadishu, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Indian Foreign Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu on November 14, 2026. During the meeting, she conveyed greetings from Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Ministry of External Affairs announced on the social media platform X that Ranganathan delivered well-wishes from India’s top leadership to the Somali president. President Mohamud reminisced about the longstanding relationship between the two nations, recalling his visit to India in 2015. He also shared his vision for strengthening the India-Somalia partnership.
Ranganathan reiterated India’s commitment to advancing cooperation in key areas of mutual interest. During her visit, India and Somalia signed a memorandum of understanding for regular consultations between their foreign ministries. This agreement was finalized in a meeting between Ranganathan and Somalia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Mohammed Ali.
The discussions covered various topics, including enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, health services, education, and capacity building. Both sides also exchanged views on recent geopolitical developments in the region.
The Ministry noted that the memorandum provides a formal framework for regular and systematic dialogue between the two foreign ministries. This will allow for periodic reviews of the status of bilateral relations and future prospects.
Additionally, Ranganathan met with Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, where they discussed strengthening defense cooperation. Key areas of focus included maritime security, counter-terrorism collaboration, and capacity building. They also shared insights on regional security conditions and the evolving security landscape.
According to the Indian High Commission in Kenya, this is the first high-level bilateral visit from India to Somalia in recent years. The High Commission emphasized that this trip will play a crucial role in further strengthening the long-standing friendship between the two countries and paving the way for new opportunities for collaboration.
