(Somalia, 12th) Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, was originally scheduled to pay a historic visit to Somalia on the 9th, but it was suddenly postponed. On the 11th, during his visit to Africa, he held a telephone conversation with Somali Foreign Minister Fiqi, emphasizing opposition to Somaliland colluding with the Taiwan authorities in seeking independence.
Wang Yi asked Fiqi to convey the greetings of Chinese leaders to Somali President Mohamud and Prime Minister Barre. Wang Yi emphasized that China and Somalia have a traditional friendship, China firmly pursues a friendly policy towards Somalia, and the two countries have always respected and supported each other. The China-Somalia strategic partnership will not be affected by temporary events.
Wang Yi stated that the Chinese side highly appreciates Somalia's practical actions in adhering to the One-China principle, and China will consistently support Somalia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and opposes Somaliland's collusion with the Taiwan authorities in seeking independence.
Fiqi expressed that Somalia highly appreciates the Chinese Foreign Minister for making his first visit to Africa at the beginning of each year. Somalia and China have traditional friendship; developing relations with China is Somalia's firm strategic choice. Somalia sincerely thanks China for supporting Somalia in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, opposing all separatist and terrorist acts, and helping Somalia achieve national stability and development.
Somaliland is located in the northeast of the Horn of Africa, bordering Somalia to the east. In 1991, during the Somali civil war, Somaliland declared independence from Somalia. On the 26th of last month, Israel announced the formal recognition of Somaliland as an "independent sovereign state," marking the first international recognition since Somaliland declared its establishment.