Somalia and Eswatini Officials Hold Bilateral Meeting on Sidelines of Korea-Africa Forum
Foreign ministers from Somalia and Eswatini held talks on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting. They discussed bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed support for Somalia's sovereignty.
Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Eswatini's Minister of Economic Planning and Development Thambo Gina in Seoul on 2 June 2026. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The two officials discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between their countries, AllAfrica reported.
According to Somalia's Foreign Ministry, the talks focused on enhancing diplomatic ties and exploring areas of mutual interest to deepen collaboration between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Kingdom of Eswatini. Thambo Gina reaffirmed Eswatini's support for Somalia's sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and political independence.
The two ministers underscored their commitment to promoting African unity, mutual respect and closer cooperation on shared priorities and common interests.
The meeting occurred as African nations seek to bolster diplomatic and economic partnerships through regional and international forums, including the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which brings together officials to discuss development, trade and strategic cooperation.
Somalia has in recent years intensified its diplomatic engagement across Africa as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and attract investment and development partnerships.
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