Doha, (Hornpost) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, led a delegation to Doha for the inaugural meeting of the Somalia–Qatar Joint Committee, a platform established to strengthen the longstanding friendship and strategic cooperation between the two nations.
According to a statement from the Somali government.
During the session, Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, signed four major cooperation agreements covering culture, customs, youth, and agriculture—marking a significant step forward in enhancing bilateral ties.
- Culture and Heritage Agreement:
The agreement promotes collaboration between both countries’ ministries of education and culture in areas such as:
Strengthening cooperation between libraries and archival institutions
Organizing cultural festivals and artistic exhibitions
Promoting cultural knowledge exchange
Joint participation in international book fairs
- Customs Cooperation Agreement:
Signed under Somalia’s Ministry of Finance, the agreement aims to:
Improve implementation of customs laws.
Combat customs violations and smuggling.
Ensure accurate tax and fee assessments.
Protect customs procedures in alignment with regional and international standards
- Youth Cooperation Agreement:
Led by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the agreement enhances:
Exchange of youth organization participants
Participation in conferences, seminars, and youth camps
Training programs on project management and leadership skills
- Agriculture Cooperation Agreement
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation will collaborate with Qatar on:
Increasing agricultural and food production.
sharing scientific knowledge and technical expertise organizing agricultural seminars and technical training.
Advancing the use of modern technologies, fertilization, storage, and greenhouse systems
Conclusion:
These agreements reflect the shared commitment of Somalia and Qatar to deepen strategic cooperation across key sectors, supporting mutual development aspirations and long-term bilateral partnership.
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Hornpost staff Reporter
