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Director General of Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. @M_Duhulow today officially launched the implementation of the National ID Card for Domestic Travel.
For every nation, border security is national security. In Somalia, border security is also a key element in the fight against al-Shabaab/al Qaeda and ISIS.
Ambassador Riley was, therefore, pleased to have a very productive meeting today with @Icasomalia DG @M_Duhulow to discuss joint U.S.-Somalia programs, funded by the America people, to enhance Somaliaโs critical border security. We very much appreciate our valuable relationship with DG Dhuholow, and the Federal Government of Somalia on this important issue.
The ICA DG Mr.@M_Duhulow chaired a critical meeting attended by the Directors of the Departments of Citizenship, Investigation, Borders Mgt, advisors, and office heads.
I attended the closing ceremony of the football tournament organized by the @Icasomalia in honor of the blessed month of Ramadan.
I congratulate the Immigration and Residency Department for winning the tournament.
This morning I had a productive meeting with CID Director,Colonel Muhudin Osman.Our discussion focused on strengthening cooperation between our agencies, intelligence sharing and stepping up efforts against illegal migration & terrorism in the country.
This evening I attended a collective Iftar organized by @Icasomalia leadership to honor the holy month of Ramadan.
I thanked our Officers for expediting emergency travel documents for our @SNAForce, I commend the bravery sacrifice of our soldiers in liberating our country.
The ICA is pleased to announce that, effective 31/03/2025 the FGS mandates all international airlines to provide Advanced Passenger Information & Passenger Name Record.
We appreciate the @US2SOMALIAโs valuable collaboration in this important initiative.
I welcomed a delegation from the Finnish Embassy to my office, led by Ms. Emma Pajunen. Our discussion focused on strengthening our partnership.
Our cooperation and knowledge-sharing is crucial to our countryโs. We are committed to ensuring fruitful collaboration.
Today, I received in my office the Ambassador of the Government of Finland to Somalia, Ambassador Pirkka Tapiola, and his Deputy, Mrs. Elli Mikkola. We discussed strengthening cooperation in official training and enhancing border and immigration services.
Met with Mrs. Qurat Al-Aini, Deputy Director of Operations at UNSOS, to strengthen ICA-UN cooperation. I expressed gratitude for their support in Somaliaโs reconstruction and shared ICAโs development plan on borders, immigration, and elevating the Somali passportโs profile.
The ICA under the leadership of @M_Duhulow proudly operates over 63 branches nationwide and 28 overseas immigration Consular services.
The branches are dedicated to delivering essential immigration and citizenship services. #SomaliapassportTotheWorld
Today, I engaged individuals with special needs to understand their challenges and enhance their access to immigration and citizenship services. Committed to equal service for all Somalis, the agency will create an office to support them and ensure inclusive service delivery.
Waxaan ka qayb galay tacsida Alle ha unaxariistee Ugaas Cabdi-Daahir Ugaas Nuur oo dhawaan ku geeriyooday magaalada Muqdisho.
Waxaan Alle uga baryayaa marxuumka in uu hoygiisa ka yeelo Jannatul Fardowsa, samir iyo iimaanna uu ka siiyo qoyskiisa, qaraabada.
I had a productive meeting with @iom_somalia Representative, Mr. Manuel M. Pereira, & his Deputy, Ms. Ptestage, to discuss enhancing migration cooperation and advancing programs to improve service delivery. I also thanked IOM and donors for supporting institutional development.
Today, I met with the Saudi Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Mawlid, to discuss enhancing security cooperation, migration facilitation, and curbing illegal immigration.
I signed a key cooperation agreement today with Interpol to combat organized crime, enhance travel security, improve ICA officersโ skills, boost ICA-Interpol collaboration, and aid in locating missing persons. A vital step for Somalia & beyond.
I met with Turkish Amb Alper Aktaล to discuss boosting Somalia-Turkey ties. We focused on easing immigration for Somalis traveling to Turkey and training Somali immigration officers. I appreciated Turkeyโs support for Somaliaโs state-building efforts & their role in our progress.