On April 13, 2026, H.E. Hu Changchun, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, paid an official visit to Somalia and met respectively with Somali President H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Foreign Minister H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali. H.E. Wang Yu, Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, participated in the official functions of the visit.

Special Envoy Hu Changchun said that China attaches great importance to the development of China-Somalia relations and supports Somalia’s efforts in safeguarding its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. Guided by the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, the Chinese side is ready to work with the Somali side to deepen political trust, expand practical cooperation and enhance multilateral coordination so as to strengthen the strategic partnership. The Chinese side wishes to join hands with the Somali side to advance the “Initiative of Peaceful Development in the Horn of Africa” and make contributions to the peace and development of the region. 

The Somali side said that Somalia firmly adheres to the One-China principle and appreciates China’s constant support to the economic development and national construction of Somalia. The Somali side is ready to work with China to expand practical cooperation in various fields and strengthen communication and coordination in international affairs. The Somali side is committed to creating favorable environment for the two countries’ practical cooperation.