Somalia
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, New Delhi
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National day
Official website
Contact details
- Chancery address
- L1/19 A, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi-110016Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-26153498, 35017220Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- delhiembassy@mfa.gov.soSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-4551 0250Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 9.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.; 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
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Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Not yet confirmed. Diplo links only to a visa page on the mission's own website or an official government visa portal, once it has been checked.
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India and Somalia: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Somalia
Dr. Adarsh Swaika (IFS: 2002), presently High Commissioner of India to Kenya, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Somalia, with residence in Nairobi. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Dr. Adarsh Swaika concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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India and Somalia: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Somalia: diplomatic relations and milestones
Historical ties, diplomatic relations since 1960, early and recent high-level visits and ministerial engagements, from the MEA brief of March 2026.
Development and cooperation
India and Somalia: trade and development partnership
Trade figures and goods traded, humanitarian assistance, AMISOM support, training and scholarships, and e-network projects, from the MEA brief of March 2026.
Practical guide
Somalia in India: embassy, Indian community and getting help
Contact details for Somalia's embassy in New Delhi, how India is represented in Somalia, and the Indian community in Somalia, from the register and the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and Somalia
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of March 2026.
Events
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Questions about the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia
Where is the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia is at L1/19 A, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi-110016, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia?
The register lists +91-11-26153498, 35017220, and the email delhiembassy@mfa.gov.so.
Who is the Ambassador of Somalia to India?
H.E. Dr. Abdullahi Mohammed Odowa, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Somalia?
1 July (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Somalia have consulates in India?
The MEA register lists no consulates of Somalia outside New Delhi.
What is the latest development in India and Somalia relations?
High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Somalia (18 November 2025). Dr. Adarsh Swaika (IFS: 2002), presently High Commissioner of India to Kenya, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Somalia, with residence in Nairobi. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.