Somalia's ambassador to China sat down with NewspaperAmigo this week, revealing how she's reshaping cross-cultural diplomacy in 2025. 'When I first arrived, some people could barely locate Somalia on a map,' she laughed, sipping jasmine tea in her Beijing office adorned with traditional Chinese calligraphy and Somali woven art.
Tech Bridges & Youth Connections
The envoy highlighted her team's viral TikTok series explaining Somali culture through dance challenges (#CamelsToCrouchingTiger). 'Young Chinese now know we're more than pirates – we have AI startups and female-led innovation hubs,' she said, referencing Somalia's tech boom this year.
Climate Action Partnership
2025's biggest achievement? A new solar energy pact with the Chinese mainland. 'They're helping us build Africa's first carbon-neutral port in Berbera,' she shared, showing blueprints on her holographic tablet. 🌱⚡
