Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Somalia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Tanzania, Ilyas Ali Hassan, was warmly welcomed in Dar es Salaam today, marking the beginning of his diplomatic mission. The reception was attended by a broad cross-section of Tanzanian officials, including representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, several foreign ambassadors, and members of the Somali community in Tanzania.
Ambassador Ilyas expressed his gratitude to the Tanzanian government and the Somali diaspora for their warm reception. “I am deeply honored by the welcome I have received today, and I look forward to strengthening the already strong ties between our two nations,” he said. Following the reception, he proceeded to the Somali Embassy to prepare for the formal submission of his credentials to the leadership of Tanzania, a key step in officially beginning his tenure.
Ilyas Ali’s appointment comes at a significant moment in Somalia’s diplomatic history, as the country has recently become a full member of the East African Community (EAC). Ambassador Ilyas is expected to play a vital role in advancing Somalia’s integration into the regional bloc, leveraging his extensive experience in politics and diplomacy to foster closer cooperation between Somalia and Tanzania, as well as within the wider East African community.
With a distinguished career in both political and diplomatic affairs, Ambassador Ilyas is well-positioned to further enhance the bilateral relations between Somalia and Tanzania. His leadership is expected to deepen the historical ties between the two countries, particularly in areas of trade, security, and regional cooperation.
Ambassador Ilyas’s arrival in Dar es Salaam signals a new chapter in Somalia-Tanzania relations, as both nations continue to work together to promote peace, stability, and development in the East African region.