Somalia and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following high-level talks between the two countries’ senior officials in Doha.
Somalia’s Prime Minister, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Ali, held discussions with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
The talks focused on Somalia’s ongoing progress in the areas of security and development, as well as opportunities to enhance cooperation on international peace and security.
The meeting comes as Somalia continues efforts to consolidate security, advance national development priorities and strengthen its engagement with regional and international partners.
The Somali delegation expressed appreciation to the State of Qatar for its continued support for Somalia, particularly its firm commitment to the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The discussions also underscored the importance of continued diplomatic coordination between Mogadishu and Doha on issues of mutual interest, with both sides seeking to further strengthen cooperation and deepen the longstanding ties between the two countries.
The high-level engagement reflects the growing importance of Somalia-Qatar relations and the two countries’ shared interest in promoting stability, security and development in Somalia and the wider region.


