On 29th June, 2026, H.E. Wang Yu, Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, attended the inauguration ceremony of Somali Diaspora Center at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia. The ceremony was also attended by H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of Somalia, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Hon. Hasan Mohamed Ali, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Hon. Hamza Adan Hadow, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, and other distinguished guests.

Ambassador Wang said that the Somali Diaspora Center, completed with assistance from the Chinese government, is another example of China-Somalia friendship. China firmly supports Somalia to safeguard its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and to pursue a development path suited to the nation’s conditions. This year marks the 105th anniversary of founding of the Communist Party of China. The CPC is dedicated to pursuing happiness for the Chinese people,  rejuvenation for the Chinese nation. It is also dedicated to human progress and world harmony. China would like to join hands with Somalia in advancing modernization and in building a community with a shared future for humanity.

The Somali side said that the Somali Diaspora Center would help Somali government in engaging with overseas Somali communities and pooling strength for the nation’s rebuilding and development. The Somali side expressed its gratitude for China’s long-term and selfless support and its willingness to work with China for greater developments of the Somalia-China Strategic Partnership.