Somalia plans to draw inspiration from Namibia in reforming its civil service, while the Holy See urges nations to adopt a "diplomacy of hope" in international relations.

The ambassadors of Somalia and the Holy See shared these perspectives after presenting their letters of credence to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Friday.

After decades of armed conflict that devastated infrastructure and society, Somalia is now prioritizing institution-building and training. Ambassador Mohamed Ibrahim highlighted Namibia’s expertise as a valuable resource for his country’s reconstruction.

"Somalia is recovering from civil war, and we are still in the process of institution-building. We request cooperation from the Namibian government and its people in security, state-building, and civil servant training," he said.

Meanwhile, the Holy See is advocating for a diplomacy rooted in truth, forgiveness, freedom, and justice to mend divisions caused by conflict and violence.

Archbishop Henryk Jagodziński, the Holy See’s Nuncio to Namibia, linked this principle to the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, proclaimed by Pope Francis.

"In the Old Testament, the Jubilee occurred every 50 years as a time of prayer, liberation of prisoners, forgiveness of debts, and freedom for slaves. The Holy Father has called on the international community to cancel the debts of poor nations and release political prisoners," he stated.

The 2025 Jubilee Year underscores the Vatican’s call for a renewed commitment to global peace and reconciliation.