The Federal Government of Somalia was later established on August 20, 2012.[14] Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi welcomed the new administration, and re-affirmed Italy's continued support for the Somali authorities.[146] Kosovo 6 June 2015 Both countries established diplomatic relations in 6 June 2015.[147] Russia 11 September 1960 See Russia–Somalia relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on September 11, 1960.[148] Serbia 3 February 2015 The first ever diplomatic relations between Serbia and Somalia were established on 3 February 2015 when the Serbian Ambassador, Ivan Zikovic, presented his credentials to the Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu.