Somali minister attends Putin reception at international culture forum in St. Petersburg
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20-second readPETERSBURG, Russia — Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdirahman Qasim Mohamud, attended a reception hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for participants in the 12th International United Cultures Forum in St.
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Somali minister attends Putin reception at international culture forum in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdirahman Qasim Mohamud, attended a reception hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for participants in the 12th…
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Goobjoog Somali
The meeting was part of the 12th International Forum on Cultural Cooperation held in Saint Petersburg.
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The reception was held on the sidelines of the 12th International United Cultures Forum.
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Goobjoog Somali
The Minister of Information of Somalia met with the Minister of Culture of Russia in Saint Petersburg.
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Goobjoog Somali
The meeting focused on strengthening cultural cooperation between Somalia and Russia.
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Goobjoog Somali
Olga Lyubimova emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural ties between Somalia and Russia.
Attributed to: Olga Lyubimova
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Goobjoog Somali
Somalia participated in a welcoming meeting hosted by President Vladimir Putin.
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Goobjoog Somali
Minister Abdifatax Qasim Mahmud was among the Somali officials participating in the forum.
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Goobjoog Somali
The forum is attended by officials and ministers from nearly 70 countries.
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Goobjoog Somali
Minister Abdifatax Qasim stated that Somalia places special importance on culture and the arts.
Attributed to: Wasiir Cabdifataax Qaasim
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Shabelle Media
Somalia participated in a welcoming event hosted by President Vladimir Putin for leaders attending the 12th International Forum on Cultural Heritage.
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Shabelle Media
Minister Abdifatax Qasim Mahmud attended the welcoming event.
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Shabelle Media
President Putin emphasized the role of culture in bringing people together.
Attributed to: Vladimir Putin
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Putin emphasized the role of culture in bringing people and societies closer together.
Attributed to: Vladimir Putin
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Shabelle Media
Minister Abdifatax Qasim Mahmud thanked President Putin for hosting the forum.
Attributed to: Cabdifataax Qaasim Maxamuud
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Shabelle Media
Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism attended a reception hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Attributed to: Somali government
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Shabelle Media
Somalia's participation at the forum provided an opportunity to showcase the country’s cultural heritage.
Attributed to: Abdirahman Qasim Mohamud
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Goobjoog Somali and Shabelle Media report the same central claim — The meeting was part of the 12th International Forum on Cultural Cooperation held in Saint Petersburg. — but the recorded original asserters do not establish independent confirmation.
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Most recent report · 26 September 2026 06:57 UTC
Somali minister attends Putin reception at international culture forum in St. Petersburg
Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdirahman Qasim Mohamud, attended a reception hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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26 September 2026 · 05:42 UTC
Somalia Participates in a Welcoming Meeting Hosted by Putin for Cultural Forum Leaders
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Most recent report · 26 September 2026 06:30 UTC
Somalia Participates in a Welcoming Meeting Hosted by President Putin for Cultural Forum Leaders
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24 September 2026 · 17:34 UTC
The Minister of Information Meets with the Russian Minister of Culture in Saint Petersburg
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24 September 2026 17:34 – 26 September 2026 06:57 · UTC
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Somali minister attends Putin reception at international culture forum in St. Petersburg
Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdirahman Qasim Mohamud, attended a rec…
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Somalia Participates in a Welcoming Meeting Hosted by President Putin for Cultural Forum Leaders
Somalia participated in a welcoming meeting hosted by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, for leaders and officials attending…
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Somalia Participates in a Welcoming Meeting Hosted by Putin for Cultural Forum Leaders
Saint Petersburg – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud, participated…
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The Minister of Information Meets with the Russian Minister of Culture in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, Russia – The Minister of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr.
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