Somalia, Pakistan Move to Strengthen Diplomatic Cooperation Following Embassy Talks

GOOBJOOG NEWS | ISLAMABAD: Somalia and Pakistan are expected to deepen diplomatic and institutional cooperation following talks at the Somali embassy in Islamabad that focused on improving consular services, strengthening bilateral engagement and expanding support for Somali citizens in Pakistan.

The discussions reviewed the embassy’s ongoing operations, the delivery of consular services and efforts to reinforce diplomatic relations between the two countries, with officials stressing the importance of maintaining an effective diplomatic presence to support growing cooperation.

Participants also discussed ways to enhance coordination between the embassy and Somali government institutions to better serve Somali nationals, facilitate bilateral engagement and advance shared priorities in diplomacy, education and development.

Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, praised the embassy’s work and called for continued efforts to improve services and strengthen diplomatic outreach, while Somali Ambassador to Pakistan Sheikh Noor Mohamed Hassan outlined the mission’s ongoing activities and priorities.

The visit also underscored the continuity of Somalia’s diplomatic engagement with Pakistan. Al-Makhzoumi previously served as Somalia’s ambassador to Pakistan, a period during which bilateral relations expanded and the Somali embassy established its permanent premises in Islamabad.

Somalia and Pakistan have maintained close ties for decades, with cooperation spanning education, defence, healthcare and capacity building. Recent high-level exchanges reflect efforts by both countries to broaden collaboration as Somalia continues to rebuild its institutions and expand its international partnerships.