Somalia has paid its dues after a period extending almost over 35 years, thus being one of the few countries not to get contributions to the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, the Foreign Minister of Somalia, confirmed, during a press conference according to a statement, that the payment was finalized this year, hence a milestone attained for the country.
The minister indicated that the debt has long burdened Somalia’s diplomatic undertakings and lowered the credibility of Somali delegations in bilateral or multilateral negotiations. This burden lasted long across several years, sailing against the stormy waves of internal instability and financial hiccups. Its discharge represents the reassertion by Somalia to its international obligations.
Such already noted acts put Somalia in a vastly distinct position of possibility for solidifying its already increasing voice in the debates and resolutions of future UN forums. Removal from the debt list, furthermore, is expected to provide impetus to a revitalization of Somalia’s international partnerships and boost prospects for recovery and collaborative development on an international level, Fiqi maintained.
With the obligations covered, Somalia is now set to strategize for the restoration of friendly relations with agencies and foreign governments that will mean more opportunity for development funding. That accomplishment serves as testimony to the resilience and tenacity of Somalia on the great journey back towards recovery.