MOGADISHU — The Prime Minister of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, welcomed a high-level German delegation at his office in Mogadishu.
The delegation was headed by the German Minister of State for Economic Cooperation and Development, Mr. Niels Annen, accompanied by the German Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Sebastian Groth.
Updates on National Progress
The dialogue centered on shared interests and key bilateral issues. The Prime Minister updated the delegation on recent national developments, covering several critical areas:
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Humanitarian: Addressing the severe drought situation affecting the country.
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Security: Ongoing counter-extremism efforts against Al-Shabaab.
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Politics: Preparations for local elections and the completion of the constitutional review process.
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Dialogue: The government’s proposal for engagement with the Future Council.
Strengthening Cooperation
Minister Annen thanked the Prime Minister for the hospitality and underscored the amicable relations between the two countries, pointing to growing cooperation that benefits both sides in development and security sectors.
Global Role
In his concluding remarks, Prime Minister Hamza affirmed Somalia’s commitment to international peace and stability efforts. He specifically highlighted Somalia’s role on the global stage through platforms like the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), where the nation currently holds a non-permanent seat.
