On August 23, H.E. Wang Yu, Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, met with H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of Somalia, and exchanged views on deepening China-Somalia relations.

Ambassador Wang briefed the Prime Minister on the latest developments of China-Somalia relations, highlighting that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Somalia, and China stands ready to deepen cooperation and promote friendship with Somalia.

Prime Minister spoke highly of the longstanding Somalia-China relations, reaffirmed Somalia’s firm adherence to the one-China principle and expressed gratitude for China’s long-term consistent support and assistance to Somalia. He also expressed his commitment to promoting pragmatic cooperation in various areas between the two countries.