MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Ali, held a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at securing the release of Pakistani nationals aboard the hijacked vessel MT Honour 25.
According to a statement issued by Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Abdisalam reaffirmed the Somali government’s commitment to supporting efforts to ensure the safety and swift release of those onboard the vessel.
The two officials also agreed to maintain close cooperation and regular communication until a resolution is reached regarding the situation involving the ship and its crew.
The ministers further welcomed the strong bilateral relations between Somalia and Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation and advancing shared interests between Mogadishu and Islamabad.
The discussions come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation surrounding the MT Honour 25 and the crew members being held aboard the vessel.
The oil tanker, sailing under the flag of Palau, was hijacked off the Somali coast earlier this year, with reports indicating that several Pakistani nationals are among the crew members still being held.