India, July 1 -- India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, extended warm greetings to Somalia's Foreign Minister, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, and the people of Somalia on the occasion of the country's National Day. In his message, Jaishankar conveyed his best wishes for peace, prosperity, and continued progress for Somalia while reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

The exchange reflects the growing diplomatic engagement between India and Somalia in recent years.

The two countries have expanded cooperation in areas such as development partnerships, capacity building, maritime security, and multilateral forums. India has consistently supported Somalia through humanitarian assistance, education initiatives, ...