Wang Yi cites ‘severe risks’ after Somalia dropped from Africa itinerary at last minute
In a call with the Somali foreign minister, China’s top envoy reiterates Beijing’s support for Somalia’s territorial integrity
A source at the presidential palace told local media the visit was postponed “due to technical issues”.
At a regular Chinese foreign ministry press briefing on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson said Wang had “made adjustments to his itinerary regarding the relevant visit after friendly consultations between the foreign affairs authorities of China and Somalia”.
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In a subsequent video call from Wang to his staff in Mogadishu on Sunday, he said the Chinese mission faced the “most complex security situation” and the “most challenging working and living conditions”, according to a foreign ministry readout.