Mogadishu, Somalia – China and Somalia have taken another step toward strengthening their long-standing partnership, with senior officials from both countries holding discussions in Mogadishu aimed at expanding cooperation in transport and civil aviation.
Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu met with Somalia’s Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Farah Nuh, for talks that centered on improving the foundations of the country’s transportation systems—both in the air and on the ground. The meeting came at a time when Somalia is working to modernize key sectors that can unlock economic growth, boost regional integration, and support a rapidly growing population eager for better connectivity.
During the engagement, the two sides explored new avenues to upgrade infrastructure in airports and transport corridors, an area where Somalia continues to face significant gaps after decades of conflict and limited investment. The conversation also touched on expanding training opportunities for Somali aviation professionals, an effort seen as essential for strengthening safety, efficiency, and long-term sector sustainability.
Officials familiar with the discussions noted that the talks carried a practical tone, with both delegations expressing readiness to move beyond broad intentions and toward tangible steps that could improve air traffic management, rehabilitate transport facilities, and widen access to international flight routes. For Somalia, the push aligns with national efforts to transform its aviation sector following the return of full airspace control in recent years, a milestone that has revived momentum for modernization.
China has been one of Somalia’s most consistent partners in infrastructure development, and the latest meeting reinforced that trajectory. For many Somalis, improved aviation and transport networks are about more than convenience—they represent safer travel, stronger economic opportunities, and a sense of connection within a country that has been rebuilding piece by piece.
As both nations continue to nurture their relationship, the discussion signaled a shared understanding that better roads, stronger airports, and skilled personnel will form the backbone of Somalia’s next phase of recovery and growth.