Steen Sonne Andersen

Good afternoon from Hargeisa! @DKinSomalia is excited to be present here in #Somaliland where polling stations are open for the general election. 1 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots. Hoping for a peaceful, free and fair election #Somalilandelection2024

On behalf of the Embassy of Denmark, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all who celebrate Eid al-Adha. May this special occasion bring peace, unity, and renewed hope to you and your loved ones. Eid Mubarak! 🌙🕊️

Productive exchange with Acting SRCC Mr. Adebayo Kareem on @AUSSOM’s role, Somalia’s security landscape, and 🇩🇰🇪🇺 support to Somali-led peace efforts. Denmark remains a committed partner in Somalia’s path toward stability and resilience. #Somalia

📍 Somalia’s National Climate Summit. Somalia & Denmark are both on the UN Security Council in 2024-25. A key moment to elevate the climate-security agenda. Let’s ensure frontline voices are heard in global decision-making. #UNSC #ClimatePeaceSecurity #DKinSomalia #DKonUNSC

Proud to join Somalia’s National Climate Summit to highlight how climate finance can support peace & resilience. 🌍🤝 For Somalia, climate change is not a future threat – it’s now. We must act together. #ClimatePeaceSecurity #DKinSomalia #DKonUNSC

@DKambSomalia Steen Sonne Andersen hosted briefing by #UN SRSG James Swan for diplomatic community in Nairobi. Political and Security developments in Somalia on the agenda.

🌙 Last week, I was honored to host an Iftar at my residence, bringing together colleagues, partners & friends in the spirit of community & reflection. Ramadan reminds us of the power of unity & dialogue. Values we uphold in our work in Somalia🤝 #RamadanKareem #Iftar

Yesterday was #NordicDay, honoring the power of Nordic cooperation—our shared values of equality, sustainability, and peace. This month, we co-hosted a Nordic #IWD event with Finland, Norway, and Sweden, in support of gender equality and to celebrate Somali change-makers 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴🇸🇪

@DKambSomalia & the development team today hosted introductory meeting with H.E @KhadijaMakhzumi in her new capacity as Minister of @MFamily_HRD. Great discussion on 🇸🇴 & 🇩🇰 collaboration on women and children’s rights, economic empowerment and combatting #GBV

🤝Great meeting with Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya, @Ijabril. We discussed political developments and areas of cooperation, reaffirming the strong partnership between Denmark and Somalia 🌍🇩🇰🇸🇴 #DenmarkinSomalia

We kicked off our #16DaysOfActivism with a screening of A Girl from Mogadishu. This powerful film sheds light on FGM, gender-based violence, and the resilience of Somali women like Ifrah Ahmed and @IfrahFoundation who shared her inspiring journey at the event💪With support from…

Yesterday, Ambassador Steen Sonne Andersen met with Minister of Finance @BihiEgeh on occasion of Denmark cancelling Somalia’s debt to Denmark as part of the HIPC debt relief process completed in December last year. Denmark has cancelled a total of 17 million USD in debt to…

3/3 Denmark 🇩🇰 and Somalia 🇸🇴 remain close allies and partners, sharing key priorities around state building, climate change and peace and security.

2/3 Denmark continues to respect Somalia’s territorial integrity and unity, including Somaliland as an integral part.

1/3 Yesterday, I had a fruitful exchange with Somalia's Foreign Minister Amb. Fiqi, clarifying comments made around the Somaliland election and concerns arising from any unintentional comments.

Statement from Diplomatic Presence Mission on Somaliland Election 👇

The #Somaliland NEC held a key meeting today with representatives from international community to discuss the progress of election preparations, which are now in their final stages. The NEC expressed special thanks to the UK, EU, and Taiwan for their financial support.

📅Sept 26 ⏰9:00am ET 📍@UN SDG Lounge Join the Prime Minister of Somalia, @HamzaAbdiBarre & Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, @larsloekke , for a conversation on the importance of IDA + the #IDA21 replenishment in Africa & around the 🌍 Follow live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k…

Great news for Somalia, where @WBG_IDA offerings support government institutions to promote good governance, economic recovery and climate resilience. #IDA #UN #PactForTheFuture

Today, on the International Day of Democracy, lets us reaffirm our commitment to the values Somaliland has a proud history of showing - open dialogue, mutual respect, and respect of results of the democratic process!