KAMPALA, Uganda – Somalia has actively participated in the 19th Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), reinforcing its diplomatic engagements on the global stage. The high-level meeting, which brings together nations that are not formally aligned with any major power bloc, is being held in the Ugandan capital.
The NAM summit, a significant gathering of foreign ministers from member states, commenced in Kampala, Uganda. The Somali delegation is being led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Hamse Aden Hadow, who is representing the federal government.
The Somali representation is a two-tiered diplomatic presence. The delegation is headed by Mr. Hamse Aden Hadow, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is joined by Ambassador Fardowsa Mohamed Qanyare, Somalia’s envoy to Uganda, who is attending as an observer.
The conference is taking place in Kampala, Uganda. The meeting, which began on October 14, 2025, is the 19th ministerial session of the movement.
The summit focuses on a core principle of the Non-Aligned Movement: fostering unity and a common voice among its diverse member states. A key objective discussed was the need for NAM countries to present a unified stance on global issues to amplify their collective influence in international forums.
A significant part of the agenda was dedicated to the Palestinian issue. The member states officially welcomed a recent ceasefire agreement that halted Israeli military offensives and attacks in Palestinian territories. The conference collectively affirmed that the Palestinian cause remains a permanent and central issue for the movement and condemned the ongoing oppression faced by the Palestinian people.
The Non-Aligned Movement, founded during the Cold War, continues to serve as a crucial platform for developing countries to coordinate their positions on international peace, security, and development. For Somalia, which is navigating a complex path of state rebuilding and reintegration into the global community, active participation in such forums is vital. It allows the nation to solidify its foreign policy, build strategic alliances, and advocate for its interests on a platform free from major power bloc rivalries.
Somalia’s engagement at the NAM summit underscores its ongoing efforts to re-establish itself as an active and responsible member of the international community. By contributing to discussions on global unity and advocating for shared principles like justice for Palestine, the Somali delegation is working to ensure the nation’s voice is heard in shaping a multipolar world order. The subsequent division of the summit into committees focused on social and economic affairs highlights the movement’s comprehensive approach to addressing the key challenges facing the Global South.
