By Zamzam Daqare - Reporter
DJIBOUTI, 12 October 2026 — Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh received the credentials of five new ambassadors on Monday during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace, according to the Djiboutian News Agency (ADI).
The new ambassadors are Hüseyin Özdemir of Türkiye, Frank Neumann of Germany, Vasilii Livichuk of Russia, Dr. David Ian Hall of the United Kingdom and Julio Cesar Sanchez of Cuba.
The five diplomats will formally begin their diplomatic assignments, with their missions based in Djibouti City.
During the credential presentation ceremonies, each ambassador expressed a commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation between their respective countries and Djibouti.
Türkiye’s new ambassador, Hüseyin Özdemir, said he would work to further strengthen the longstanding relationship between the two countries, which is based on cooperation, mutual respect and solidarity.
He also praised Djibouti’s role in promoting stability and dialogue in the Horn of Africa, particularly its current leadership of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and its efforts to support the peaceful resolution of regional disputes.
Germany’s ambassador, Frank Neumann, said Djibouti had been an important partner for Germany in the region for nearly 50 years and pledged to work towards further developing bilateral relations.
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Russian Ambassador Vasilii Livichuk said his priorities would include strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade and economic relations, and promoting cultural cooperation and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
British Ambassador Dr. David Ian Hall said his government was interested in expanding cooperation with Djibouti in peace and security, climate change and energy security.
He also expressed the United Kingdom’s intention to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, with the aim of establishing a formal agreement governing that relationship.
Cuban Ambassador Julio Cesar Sanchez said his country would prioritise cooperation in economic and social development, particularly initiatives aimed at improving living conditions for people in both countries.
President Guelleh welcomed the new ambassadors and assured them of the support of Djibouti’s government and people as they carry out their diplomatic duties.
The ceremony was also attended by Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, and the President’s Diplomatic Adviser, Fathia Djama Oudine.