The United States has reestablished a "permanent diplomatic presence" in Somalia for the first time in 27 years. The department spokeswoman Heather Nauert made the announcement in a statement. <br />''<br />''<br />''She called the new move another step forward in formalizing US diplomatic engagement in Mogadishu.<br />''   <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The United States has based its diplomatic mission to Somalia in the capital of neighbouring Kenya since 2013, from where US diplomatic staff travel to Somalia to conduct official business.</span><br />