France–Somalia relations

France–Somalia relations

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Somalia

France–Somalia relations are bilateral relations between France and Somalia.

History

Embassy of Somalia in Paris.

Bilateral relations between France and Somalia were established shortly after Somalia's independence. The French government opened an embassy in Mogadishu, and its Somali counterpart likewise maintained an embassy in Paris. The French embassy later closed down operations in June 1993, shortly after the start of the civil war in Somalia. In the ensuing years, France maintained diplomatic relations with the Somali Transitional National Government and its successor the Transitional Federal Government. It also supported local peace initiatives by the European Union and international community.[1]

The subsequent establishment of the Federal Government of Somalia in August 2012 was welcomed by the French authorities, who re-affirmed France's continued support for Somalia's government, its territorial integrity and sovereignty.[2]

The 2006 French census stated that there are 1,373 Somali-born residents living France.

Diplomatic missions

Following a significantly improved security situation, the Government of France in January 2014 appointed Remi Marechaux as the new French ambassador to Somalia. Ambassador Marechaux concurrently presented his credentials to the Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at a ceremony in Mogadishu.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Somalie". Ministère des Affaires étrangères, France. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Communiqué on Secretary-General’s Mini-Summit on Somalia". United Nations. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "France sends new ambassador to Somalia". SomaliCurrent. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
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