Ukraine And Somalia Establish Ties as Kyiv Seeks Africa Partners
Ukraine has established diplomatic relations with Somalia as Kyiv continues efforts to expand relations with African nations.
Kyiv's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha signed the protocol on bilateral ties with Somalia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ali Mohamed Omar on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey on Friday. Kyiv appreciated Mogadishu's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, said Sybiha in a statement on the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry website.
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