L'Ambasciata d'Italia a Mogadiscio condivide la dichiarazione UE di pieno sostegno all'unità, alla sovranità e all'integrità territoriale della Somalia
🇮🇹 and International partners* are gravely concerned about the current violence in Laascaanood that has resulted in civilian casualties, including children.
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Now it is possible to apply for entry visas for enrolment in higher education courses for the Academic Year 2024/2025 directly at the Embassy of Italy in Mogadishu.
The deadline is 29th November 2024.
For more info, please visit our website:
It was a pleasure to welcome at the Embassy and congratulate the first group of
@SNU_University
students who will continue their education in Italy thanks to the Italian Gov. scholarships. We wish them all success and a big "in bocca al lupo" for their first exam session abroad!
First flight of the EU Humanitarian Air Bridge bringing equipment to Mogadishu arrived this morning at AAIA.
Thanks to
@MinisterMOFA
and Min.
@AbikarDr
for attending this european initiative carried out with the support of
@ItalyMFA
.
Ambassador Vecchi presented yesterday morning in Villa Somalia the credentials to President
@M_Farmaajo
. Our traditional relationship is renewed towards a future of cooperation in many fields.
For several months we have been discussing with the Federal Government what role Italy could play in Somalia debt relief process. Providing for a bridge financing of 330 M USD to the IMF and committing to 10M USD in grants to support Somalia's economic reform programme
Italian language teaching is back in Somalia!
Afternoon classes started at SNU with the support of
@ItalyinSomalia
.
And learning a new language means opening your mind and seize unexpected opportunities.
In a phone call with
@MinisterMOFA
Ambassador Vecchi has thanked the Federal Government of Somalia all relevant Somali institutions who have relentlessly worked for the liberation of Silvia Romano. Grazie, di cuore.
From
@ItalyinSomalia
happy to send our best wishes to the Somali people and say today "Buon Anniversario!" on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Somalia's independence.
Second group of Somali minors with heart diseases to be cured in Italy (Milan) departed from Mogadishu yesterday! Thanks to the Italian and Somali partners for their amazing contribution to improve the health and quality of life of these kids. Hambaliyo to all of them!
A first group of Somali minors with heart diseases who will be cured in Italy departed from Mogadishu.
The initiative was realised by the Italian NGO GRT, the association of the Somali community of "Mother and Child Care", Niguarda Hospital, the Lombardy Region and
@hsfsomalia
.
A water tank has been handed over to the Somali Police Force today on the occasion of the visit to Mogadishu of the MFA Special Envoy for HoA, Ambassador Pezzotti.
In 2019 there have been many moments when Somalia and Italy have been together to build hope on a solid and deeply-rooted friendship.
Looking forward to having many more of them in 2020, working together for a prosperous future 🇸🇴🇮🇹
Very informative meetings today in
#Dhusamareb
with H.E.
@HassanAKhaire
and
@GaImudug
authorities together with intl partners on regional reconciliation and force integration efforts. Grateful for the warm hospitality and hopeful for the enthusiasm shown by all actors involved.
Trilateral meeting 🇮🇹
@GiorgiaMeloni
, 🇸🇴
@HassanSMohamud
& 🇪🇹
@AbiyAhmedAli
.
Italy considers the Horn of Africa to be a top priority area. We will continue to work together to build an equal and mutually beneficial partnership.
Today's trilateral meeting between the leaders of 🇸🇴, 🇪🇹 and 🇮🇹 was a great success, as they discussed crucial matters of security, trade, economic growth & investment opportunities. Their exchanges were characterised by a spirit of cooperation and joint effort for the benefit of
Great day at the State House with the Launching Somalia's Road Map to Universal Health Coverage. Proud to share with the Somali Authorities such an historical moment. That's a long and difficult way to walk but Italy is well determined to support your efforts.
We send our heartfelt condolences to all families affected by the loss of their loved ones, among them many students, following the heinous and coward attack occurred at ExCon this morning.
Min. Hamza
@MoHADM_Somalia
and Amb. Vecchi were this morning at the arrival of the humanitarian cargo of 22tons sent by
@cooperazione_it
in favour of the Somali people affected by the recent floods through
@WFPSomalia
In Addis Ababa
@GiorgiaMeloni
had the pleasure of meeting President
@HassanSMohamud
.
Somalia will always find in Italy a privileged and solid partner in supporting efforts aimed at strengthening Somali institutions and the stability of the entire Horn of Africa.
During his two-day working visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, H.E President
@HassanSMohamud
met with Italian PM
@GiorgiaMeloni
. They discussed the latest developments in Somalia's security and Italy's support for post-al-Shabab reconstruction, stabilization, and debt relief efforts.
Congratulazioni" to the Somali SNA Officials who have succesfully completed the Basic Preparatory Course in Italian language.
Their studies will now continue in Italy as part of the close cooperation between our two countries.
Today at IC camp a minute of silence was observed in front of the Italian flag at half mast, in memory of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and Carabiniere Vittorio Iacovacci, killed during a field mission in RDC. At the same time in Italy the State funerals were being held.
On behalf of the Italian Government and people, we express our deepest condolences to the Somali people for the passing away of Hassan Abshir Farah, former Mayor of Mogadishu and Prime Minister. May he rest in peace.
We are very concerned about the recent events, which only increase tension and risk to turn to open violence. The people of Mogadishu and of all Somalia do not deserve it.
We call for all parties to de-escalate tension, avoid violence and resume constructive and peaceful talks.
🇮🇹🇸🇴 Debt relief agreement: a fundamental step for a new phase towards reforms and progress for Somalia. And for a brighter future for the Somali people.
@ItalyMFA
🇸🇴🇮🇹
Today I signed
#Somalia
's debt relief agreement with the Government of
#Italy
represented by Ambassador
@ItalyinSomalia
Alberto Vecchi. This follows the Paris Club Agreement outcome from last February. Italy is a valuable partner in our national reforms & progress. Grazie mille!
A warm thank to BRA Governor and Mayor of Mogadishu, Omar Mohamud Mohamed, for welcoming Amb. Vecchi and for the fruitful discussion on the many cooperation initiatives. We look forward to continuing our work together with
@MogMunicipality
.
On behalf of the Italian Government and people, we express our deepest condolences to the Somali people for the passing away of Nur Hassan Hussein, former Prime Minister, victim of Covid-19. May he rest in peace.
🇮🇹 strongly condemns the vile and coward Al-Shabaab attack near Zobe junction: far too many innocent lives were lost.
Our deepest condolences to the victims & their families, wish rapid recovery to the wounded.
🇮🇹 stands with 🇸🇴against terrorism & in the fight against al-Shabaab.
36th edition of Rimini Macfrut an international leading event for professionals of fresh produce industry. Somalia is present! The Italian Deputy Mofa Emanuela Del Re paying visit to the Somali exhibition stand. Great !!
🇸🇴🇮🇹 Congratulations to the SNU lecturers & students awarded with a 2 year scholarship for Master of Arts degrees in engineering at Politecnico di Milano
@polimi
, in Milan, Lecco & Piacenza campuses.
Strengthening tertiary education at
@SNU_University
🇮🇹🇸🇴
🇮🇹🇸🇴 Italy and Somalia, thanks to
@fondazionemedor
, are further strengthening cooperation towards a quality higher education through culture, training and scholarships, for the benefit of the people of Somalia.
@MinisterMOFA
@MOFASomalia
🇸🇴🇮🇹
🇸🇴🇮🇹 Congratulations to the SNU lecturers & students awarded with a 10 months scholarship for specialization in Medicine at university of Pavia
@unipv
.
Strengthening tertiary education at
@SNU_University
🇮🇹🇸🇴
🇮🇹 subscribes to the joint statement made by a group of 15 International Partners calling for the immediate cessation of hostilities in
#Laascaanood
, ensuring humanitarian access & delivery of assistance to those in need.
Somalia-Italy Business Forum comes to an end after 2 days of intensive work. A huge thanks to all Somali and Italian entrepreneurs participating and to
@mocisom
4 hosting us, looking forward to the next edition! Congrats to
@UNIDOSomalia
for the organization
@Aics_Mogadiscio
Italy signed jointly with ILO and MLS Sadik Hersi an agreement formalizing a contribution of 750.000 Euro to the Program Occupation and decent Work For Peace and resilience in Somalia to be implemented by ILO and FESTU. Decent work is a fundamental vector of human development.
Good to receive 2day at the Emb. of Italy Minister
@AbdulahiHasan_
and State Minister Abdi Kheyr
@SMMOFA
for the 2 M USD contribution agreement to the UN-MPTF. We stand with Somalia in business development and in the enhancement of the aid coordination.
In Baidoa yesterday with PM
@HassanAKhaire
, FGS Cabinet members and a large group of colleagues for a very constructive discussion on the next SPF. A warm thank you to President
@laftagareen
for the kind hospitality
Heartfelt condolences to Dr. Hawa Abdi Dhiblawe family and to the Somali people. May her life be a source of inspiration in being a force for good in difficult times.
Italy salutes the statements of
@MohamedHRoble
,
@MrQoorqoor
and
@GudlaweHussein
.
Avoiding violence, urgently returning to dialogue, committing to the 17 September Agreement is the path to follow for all parties for the benefit of Somalia and its people.
A warm thank you to
@HShPrezWare
for the long and friendly conversation this morning about the ongoing and future cooperation initiatives in HS and for the exchange of perspectives on recent political developments.
Deputy MFA
@ecdelre
paid a visit to Mogadishu yesterday to attend the 20th graduation ceremony of the
@SNU_University
, welcomed at the arrival by Deputy Prime Minister
@KhadarGulaid
and MFA State Minister
@SMMOFA
.
The Italian Embassy in Mogadishu wishes a Ramadan Kareem to all Somalis! May this Ramadan bring peace, unity, solidarity, tollerance, compassion for the needy and prosperity.
🇸🇴
#Hambalyo
!🇸🇴
Congratulations to PM
@HamzaAbdiBarre
and the new Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia after endorsment of
@Golaha_shac_JFS
!
🇮🇹 Italy stands ready to work closely with the new Government for the good of the people of Somalia.
Emergenza Sorrisi back to Somalia. With the Italian Cooperation Support 27 children recovered smiles and new hope in life. Thanks to our partners the Federal Minister of Health Save Our Mothers Onlus Amisom De Martino Hospital and Aden Abdulle Foundation. What a fantastic team!
In the framework of the MoU signed by
@MOFASomalia
in Rome with
@fondazionemedor
, students will attend M.A. in: Security and Human Rights, Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Circular Economy.
On the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the institutional referendum held in June 1946, the Italian National Day has been celebrated today in the IC Camp with the EUTM-S contingent. Happy birthday Italia!
Best wishes to all Italians in Somalia, buona Festa della Repubblica!
🇸🇴🇮🇹 Congratulations to the SNU lecturers & students awarded with a 2 year scholarship for Master of Arts degrees at university Alma Mater Studiorum Bologna
@Unibo
, Bologna & Ozzano dell'Emilia campuses.
Strengthening tertiary education at
@SNU_University
🇮🇹🇸🇴
The official launch of the Somali Social Protection Policy today provided a great opportunity for Somali Leadership and International partners to renew a shared commitment in favour of its full implementation. Italy is immensely proud to have contributed to achieve this goal.
This morning Amb. Vecchi and MoH
@AbikarDr
inspected the new equipment recently handed over to the maternity ward of De Martino Hospital. Along with
@Anders_Thomsen
a 3 Meuro grant has been signed in favour of
@UNFPA_SOMALIA
country program.
The 13th edition of MIADIT training mission readies for launch with a new group of
@SomaliaPolice
trainees, among them 19 women. Since 2014 Italy has supported the Darwish Force with training through the
@_Carabinieri_
specialized units.
towards the HIPC completion point is the renewed testimony of the close and unwavering friendship between our two countries, and an essential step to pave the way for a brighter future.
A flight from Italy has landed in Mogadishu, carrying over 8 tons of trauma kits and medical material.
Italy is committed in supporting the health sector in Somalia to assit casualties from terrorist attacks & support the wounded in the fight against Al-Shabaab.
Happy to meet
@SIMEST_IT
leadership, a company of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group, that supports & facilitates Italian firms to invest & be competitive abroad. It operates through financing for internationalization, support for export credit & participation in company capital
"Your efforts in the last years and your future success will inspire the next generation of young Somalis who will make prosper Somalia", said DMFA
@ecdelre
in her intervention. Italy has supported
@SNU_University
since 2014 with projects amounting to more than 6 million €.
Thank you for visiting
@ItalyinSomalia
this morning to Rear Admiral Paolo Simi, new
@EUNAVFOR
Force Commander. We are proud of the major contribution of the
@ItalianNavy
to the Operation and we wish all success in the coming months' mission.
🇮🇹 Italy confirms its committment to support the health sector in Somalia to upscale to a quality, sustainable and widespread healthcare for the good of the people of Somalia 🇸🇴
@ItalyMFA
@cooperazione_it
@MoH_Somalia
@AbikarDr
We celebrated today the 73rd Anniversary of the Republic. A special thank to H.E.
@KhadarGulaid
, Dep. Prime Minister, H.E. Abdi Hashi Abdullahim, Speaker of the Up. House for honouring us with their participation and to all Somali friends who renewed their friendship with Italy.
The Xooga Hospital_new fully operational wards is ready to provide SNA and SPF with high standard health treatment. Italy entirely funded the renovation & yesterday handed it over to H.E. the Minister of Defence. Italian Cimic and Aics succesfully joined their efforts.
🇸🇴🇮🇹 Congratulations to the SNU lecturers awarded with a 2 year scholarship for Master of Arts degrees in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development at Università di Firenze
@UNI_FIRENZE
.
Strengthening tertiary education at
@SNU_University
🇮🇹🇸🇴
Ambassador Daccò Coppi was welcomed by Minister of Information Culture & Tourism H.E.
@DaudAweis
to discuss collaborations between Italy and Somalia in different fields: Radio, TV, Tourism and National Theatre. Italy stands alongside Somalia on its way to progress.
Italy thanks Brig. General Matteo Spreafico for the outstanding job at the helm of
@EUTMSomalia
in the last 13 months and wishes a successful mandate to the new Mission Force Commander, Brig. General Antonello De Sio.
Before the graduation ceremony DMFA
@ecdelre
had a fruitful meeting with Minister of Education
@Godahbarre
on a wide range of items with a view at strengthening the cultural links between our two countries.
🇮🇹 confirmed its support for the Somali institutional, economic and security framework, for the processes of regional integration and for the fight against terrorism. The commitment in the Horn of Africa is a priority of the Italian international action.
Today, HE President
@HassanSMohamud
was hosted at the Chigi Palace in Rome during the State Visit by the Italian PM, HE
@GiorgiaMeloni
. The two leaders had an insightful & productive meeting. The President expressed gratitude for the warm welcome extended to him & his delegation.
Congratulations to Mohamed Roble on his parliamentary confirmation this morning as Prime Minister. We look forward to working together for the stability and prosperity of Somalia.
The
#PreCOP26Rome
, in which Somalia participated, calls parliaments around the world to adopt ambitious policies to combat the climate crisis. Aiming for a 0 impact on the environment means preserving the planet to give young people a future.
First Somali-Italian Business Forum took place in Mogadishu on the 11th of July. A selected group of Italian companies meet their Somali counterparts in a BtB format to promote new partnership to support Somalia's inclusive and resilient economic growth.
Un profondo ringraziamento a quanti, membri di Governo, parlamentari e cittadini, sono intervenuti con il loro calore, ricordi e speranze ieri alla colazione offerta in favore della Comunita' Italofona. Con l'augurio di vedervi sempre piu' numerosi ai prossimi appuntamenti
.
@KGeorgieva
: More than 100 countries—including low-income countries—have agreed to contribute the money IMF needs to provide debt relief to
#Somalia
.
Congratulations to Major Abdalla Osoble for successfully completing his masters in International strategic military studies University of Torino. He worked on the
@SNAForce
reform process before he was selected to for this course.
In the framework of the UNS 5 project funded by
@cooperazione_it
,
@SNU_University
will increase the added-value of its core teaching in mechanical, energy, building, architectual and civil engineering for a higher quality of education to students in Somalia.
Great Ceremony yesterday in Garowe. An impressive display of harmony and strength. Italy warmly wishes a succesfull mandate to President Saed Abdullahi Deni
At the 2019 SPF in Mogadishu Italy signed an agreement with Somali Ministry for Public Works and AFDB for an additional contribution to the Somali infrastructure Fund. Italian support to the Fund amounts to 4.5 million Euro. Infrastructures are key to Somali economic recovery.