North Korea–Somalia relations
diplomatic relations between North Korea and Somalia
North Korea–Somalia relations (Korean: 소말리아-조선민주주의인민공화국 관계) refers to bilateral relations between North Korea and Somalia.
Overview and history
Diplomatic relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (commonly known as North Korea) and Somalia were formally established on 13 April 1967. This late-1950s to 1960s period was when North Korea had first declared autonomous diplomacy.
During the Somali Democratic Republic, relations with North Korea were close, due to shared ideals and geopolitical interests. Both countries formally adhered to anti-imperialism and Marxism–Leninism, and were aligned with the Soviet Union in the context of the wider Cold War. The Supreme Revolutionary Council established relations with the DPRK in 1970. President of Somalia Siad Barre made two visits to Pyongyang during his tenure, once in 1971. He then met with Kim Il Sung, and signed a bilateral agreement of technical and economic assistance. In 1972, Kim awarded Barre the Order of the National Flag.
Over the following years, military cooperation intensified, with North Korea training and equipping the Somali Armed Forces.
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