The Minister of H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China held a phone call with H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Both sides reaffirmed the strength of the China–Somalia strategic partnership and their mutual support on core interests. They welcomed the positive momentum in bilateral relations, agreed to deepen political trust and practical cooperation, and underscored their shared commitment to sovereignty, unity, and non-interference. China reiterated its firm support for Somalia’s territorial integrity, stressing that Somaliland is an inalienable part of Somalia, while Somalia reaffirmed its steadfast support for the one-China principle and all of China’s efforts for national reunification, and the authority of UNGA Resolution 2758.

The two ministers also discussed expanding cooperation in trade, development assistance, people-to-people exchanges, and multilateral coordination, and advancing peace and development in the Horn of Africa.

Both sides reiterated that all countries should abide by the fundamental principles enshrined in the UN Charter and international laws and oppose the threat or use of force in international relations, and oppose coercive and intimidatory tactics that infringe upon the sovereignty of other countries.