Ambassador Dahir Hassan Abdi delivered a keynote address during the Peace Week at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University. Speaking before a diverse audience of students, scholars, and peace practitioners, Ambassador Dahir shared Somalia’s hard-earned lessons in governance, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward peace and stability.
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United States is pleased to share that the County of San Diego, California, has officially proclaimed December 13, 2024, as “H.E. Ambassador Dahir Hassan Abdi Day.” Supervisor Joel Anderson, who represents San Diego County’s Second District, presented this honor recognizing the deep ties between Somalia and San Diego County.
Ambassador Dahir Hassan attended a meeting of the African Diplomatic Corps (ADCs) held at the African Union Mission in Washington, D.C. The Corps welcomed newly accredited ambassadors, including Ambassador Hassan, as they joined the diplomatic community.
Ambassador Dahir Hassan hosted Kelly Skalicky, President and CEO of Stearns Bank, at the Somali Embassy in Washington, D.C. Stearns Bank, the largest Sharia-compliant bank in the United States, is a national leader with over $2.5 billion in assets.
The Somali community in the DMV area gathered in a show of unity and pride to welcome the new Somali Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Dahir Hassan. The event brought together a diverse group of attendees, including former Somali ministers, esteemed scholars, and respected community elders, reflecting the richness and strength of the Somali diaspora.
In a gesture of cultural preservation, Ambassador Dahir Hassan announced the launch of a free online Somali language course tailored for Somali-American children and youth. This initiative was revealed during a warm welcoming ceremony hosted by the Somali community in the DMV area.
In an outreach to the Somali American community, Ambassador Dahir Hassan Arab and his delegation were warmly welcomed upon their arrival in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During his visit, Ambassador Dahir engaged with various segments of the Somali community, aiming to strengthen ties, share updates on Somalia’s progress, and discuss future collaborations that benefit both Somali Americans and the people of Somalia.
On his first official visit outside the Washington, DC area, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United States, H.E. Dahir Hassan, was warmly received by the Somali community in Columbus, Ohio.
On October 1, 2024, representatives from the United States, Qatar, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom met in Washington, D.C., along with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), for the seventh meeting of the Somalia Quint.
The leaders briefed the community on Somalia’s latest developments, focusing on security, foreign relations, and the government’s ongoing efforts to foster stability and growth.
