Ukraine and Somalia establish formal diplomatic ties at Antalya forum

Sybiha said he signed the protocol with Somalia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye.

“The Antalya Diplomacy Forum is a great opportunity to meet with colleagues, including those from African countries. Ukraine is interested in strengthening its ties and presence,” Sybiha wrote on social media platform X.

He said he discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation with the Somali delegation and noted that Kyiv has been assisting Somalia through its "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, aimed at enhancing food security.

Sybiha also thanked Somalia for supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.