Monday December 15, 2025 {HMC} marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Somalia. As the first East African nation to establish ties with China, the Horn of African nation has cultivated a friendship built on mutual respect, shared aspirations, and enduring historical connections.
Today, this bond continues to strengthen, resonating from the highest levels of government to the daily lives of both peoples.
High‑level Exchanges
In September 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Beijing during the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. The two leaders jointly announced the elevation of China–Somalia relations to a strategic partnership, marking a historic deepening of political trust and future cooperation.
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