In a major diplomatic move, China has reaffirmed its strong support for Somalia's sovereignty amid rising tensions in the Horn of Africa. Foreign Minister Wang Yi declared on Sunday that Beijing "opposes any attempts by 'Somaliland' to collude with Taiwan authorities" during a high-stakes phone call with Somali counterpart Abdisalam Dhaay. 📞
The commitment comes as China positions itself as a key partner in African security, with Wang announcing plans to deepen military and economic cooperation through 2026. 🔒 Both nations pledged to work together on counter-terrorism efforts and regional stability initiatives.
🔥 Hot button alert: The conversation addressed the sensitive Taiwan question head-on, with Somalia reiterating its adherence to the one-China principle. Dhaay emphasized that "Taiwan is purely China's internal affair" – a clear rebuke to recent reported exchanges between Somaliland and Taiwan region officials.
Looking ahead, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to attend the second China-Arab States Summit later this year – a platform China's using to expand its Global South partnerships. 🌐 Wang highlighted this collaboration as crucial for "building a community with a shared future for humanity" through 2026 and beyond.
