Mogadishu, Somalia, June 3, 2025 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday received the newly appointed British Ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu.
During the meeting, the two officials discussed strengthening the longstanding friendship between Somalia and the United Kingdom, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in the areas of economic development, public services, and security.
President Mohamud formally accepted the ambassador’s credentials, marking the official start of King’s diplomatic mission in Somalia.
Ambassador King expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him by the Somali government.




