Doha, SONNA –The Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Ahmed Macalin Faqi, engaged in bilateral discussions with the foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Algeria. During his meeting with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Minister Faqi emphasized the longstanding fraternal relations between Somalia and Bahrain. The talks focused on enhancing cooperation across various sectors and reaffirming their commitment to mutual support. A key topic on the agenda was the situation in Gaza. The two minister ..read more

Federal Government of Somalia’s Weekly Briefing Mogadishu, Wednesday, 1st May, 2024 1- The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has congratulated the workers of Somalia on the International Labor Day on May 1. 2- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting in Mogadishu with the head of Turkish Intelligence Agency Ibrahim Kalin. 3- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud participated in the African Summit and the World Bank in Nairobi, where he presented the Somali government’s plan for investment and to divert funded projects to the country’s econo ..read more

New York, SONNA – In a landmark event for Somalia, the Minister of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, Mohamud Beenebeene, participated in the Ministerial session of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in New York, USA. The conference, which brought together ministers and high-level officials from around the world, was a platform for Somalia to highlight its recent achievements in population and development planning. The country’s first ICPD report, a significant accomplishment, underscores Somalia’s commitment to addressing critical issues relate ..read more

Mogadishu, SONNA – In a significant diplomatic engagement, Senior Adviser to the President of Somalia, Amb. Dahir Mahmoud Geelle, met with the President of Libya, Mohamed Yonis AL-Manfi. During the meeting, Amb. Geelle conveyed a message from Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, to his Libyan counterpart. The discussions centered on enhancing the fraternal relations between Somalia and Libya, with a focus on cooperation in business, security, and politics. The two nations expressed a mutual desire to fortify their relationship, recognizing the importance of ..read more

Mogadishu, SONNA – On International Labour’s Day, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre extended his congratulations to Somali workers and their families, acknowledging their significant contribution to the nation’s development and recovery. Prime Minister Barre highlighted the resilience and hard work of the Somali workforce, who, despite challenging conditions, have demonstrated remarkable diligence and perseverance. Their efforts, he noted, are pivotal in maintaining the hope and optimism of the Somali people for the country’s resurgence. Underlining his administration’s priorities, Prime Ministe ..read more

The 3rd session of the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with Central Asian countries and the Republic of Azerbaijan concluded in Doha, Qatar. The forum, which saw the participation of foreign ministers from Arab nations, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, and the Secretary General of the Arab League, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, culminated in the Doha Declaration—a document portraying the collective stance on various geopolitical and economic issues. Key Highlights of the Doha Declaration: Investment Programs: The declaration sets the stage for fut ..read more

Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Ahmed Maalim Fiqi, along with the Minister of Trade and Industry, MP Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, represented Somalia at the third session of the Forum for Cooperation and Economy of Arab Countries, Central Asian Countries, and Azerbaijan held in Doha, Qatar. The forum, which serves as a platform to discuss and enhance economic cooperation among Arab nations, saw Minister Fiqi deliver a comprehensive speech addressing multiple critical issues. He highlighted Somalia’s progress in the ongoing conflict against the Khawarij an ..read more

Mogadishu, Somalia – A joint delegation comprising members from the Swedish government, the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), and a representative from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) embarked on an insightful visit to the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) facilities. The delegation was warmly received by the commissioner of SoDMA, Mr. Mohamud Maallim Abdulle, and his deputy, Dr. Ahmed Abdi Adan. Their first stop was the National Center for Emergency Operations (NEOC), a pivotal establishment funded by the Swedish government. During the visit, the NEOC ma ..read more

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh had sideline meetings at the National Reconciliation Framework with the heads of Principles for Peace Executive Director, Peace Practice and Innovation and Interpeace for discussions on the National Reconciliation Plans ..read more

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Hamza Abdi Barre indicated the importance of developing the capabilities of the Somali Coast Guard, to enable them to take over the general security of the protection and defense of the Somali Sea. The Prime Minister, who watched a drill presented by troops trained to protect Somalia’s coasts, praised the European Union for the training and high skills of the troops, who were prepared to take over the security of Somalia’s coasts. Prime Minister Hamza talked to officers of Operation Atalanta on a ship standing on ..read more