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About the Ambassador

Get to know the Ambassador of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ambassador László MÁTHÉ 

H.E. László MÁTHÉ assumed his role as the Ambassador of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Somalia in September 2026. 

 

  • Ambassador László MÁTHÉ

    EUSomalia

    EU Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. László Máthé.

About the Ambassador

Get to know the Ambassador of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Somalia, László MÁTHÉ

H.E. László MÁTHÉ assumed his role as the Ambassador of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Somalia in September 2026. 

Born in Budapest, he is a seasoned Hungarian diplomat and historian. He has served as Hungary’s Special Envoy for the Sahel since May 2023, following a rich diplomatic career that has included postings as Consul General in Lendava, Slovenia, Ambassador to Kenya with accreditation to Somalia, Deputy Head of Mission in both Slovenia and Lithuania, and several senior roles at Hungary’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

He holds a PhD in Modern History from Eötvös Loránd University, with a specialisation in African history, as well as master’s degrees from Eötvös Loránd University and Central European University. He is married with three children.

EU Ambassador to Somalia H.E. László Máthé presents his credentials to H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, P

EU, 2026

EU Ambassador to Somalia H.E. László Máthé presents his credentials to H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, at Villa Somalia.
EU Ambassador to Somalia H.E. László Máthé and H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal

EU, 2026

EU Ambassador to Somalia H.E. László Máthé and H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, following the presentation of the Ambassador’s credentials at Villa Somalia.