The announcement was made during a special event at the United Nations Headquarters, where Somalia presented its vision for contributing to international peacekeeping efforts and promoting sustainable development. Somalia’s candidacy is driven by its experiences and successes in overcoming challenges through resilience and strategic dialogue, positioning it as a strong advocate for conflict resolution and an ardent supporter of multilateralism.
Somalia calls on international partners and member states to support its bid, emphasizing the shared global commitment to a more just and sustainable world. The candidacy symbolizes hope and the power of cooperative international relations in tackling global challenges.
Minister Omar expressed his pride and optimism for Somalia's candidacy for the non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the term 2025-2026. He emphasized Somalia’s readiness to contribute its unique perspectives and solutions to the global stage, highlighting the crucial role of education, investment, and collaboration in advancing peace and sustainable development. "We are not merely asking for a seat at the table," he noted, "we are offering a voice of experience, a perspective forged in the crucible of adversity, and a strong commitment to global peace and security."
Ali Muhammad Omar the State Minister for foreign affairs of the federal republic of Somalia
Mr.Ali Muhammad Omar Full speech as follows
Thank you dear ambassadors, distinguish guests, and friends. It's an honor to welcome you to our reception today as we have in part on a journey toward a significant milestone in som's diplomatic engagement ment with International Community.
I'm filled with their pride and optimism for what lies ahead as the sole endorsed African candidate for the non permanent United Nations security Council seed for the term 2025-2026. My country recognizes the vital role that the security Council plays in maintaining International Peace and security.
We are committed to upholding the principalities of the United Nations in promoting Global Peace and security, advocating for the rights of the most vulnerable populations. In today's interconnected world, no nation is immune to the threat we face as a nation that has overcome its share of challenges. Somalia and understand is the importance of effective multilateralism and cooperation in addressing the complex issues confronting our world today. We are ready to bring our unique perspective experiences and solutions to the global State, contributing a meaningful to work of the United Nation Security Council.
It's crucial that we approach this challenges with a sense of unity, purpose, and resolve as we see this esteemed position. We are not merely asking a seat at the table, we are offering a voice of experience, a perspective fored in a crucible of adversity, and a strong commitment to a Global Peace and security. We ENT understand the complexities of a conflict resolution, the importance of a humanitarian assistant, and the necessity of a sustainable development. We bring to the table not only our experience but also the Innovations and solutions that have emerged our journey toward peace.
Our candidacy is a symbol of Hope, resilience, and a testament to the power of international cooperation if interested with the seed of the security Council. Somalia will be a voice for all member states, a champion for a conflict resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, and a steadfast advocate for justice and equality. We will work tily to advance the cause of peace and Security in our region and and Beyond Guided by the principal of inclusive transparency and respect of international law.
I call all our partners and friends in International Community to support Somali candidacy for the security Council recognizing our shared commitment to a sa more just world for all together. We can make a difference uphold the UN Charter and build be for a better future and a better Planet
I thank