Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on humanitarian relief and resilience-building during high-level talks in Mogadishu.
On Wednesday, SoDMA Commissioner Mohamud Moalim hosted Chris Pycroft, Development Director for the UK Mission in Somalia, for discussions centered on the pressing challenges of drought, displacement, and conflict-driven emergencies across the country.
The meeting highlighted the critical need for sustained humanitarian assistance to support vulnerable communities still recovering from multiple seasons of failed rains, localized flooding, and ongoing insecurity. Both parties stressed that long-term solutions must complement immediate relief efforts, with an emphasis on building resilience against recurring climate shocks.
According to SoDMA, the talks also reviewed coordination mechanisms to ensure aid delivery reaches the most affected populations, particularly internally displaced persons (IDPs), who continue to face heightened risks of food insecurity and poor living conditions.
The UK has been one of Somalia’s key humanitarian partners, channeling support through bilateral aid and multilateral programs. Pycroft reaffirmed Britain’s readiness to continue working with Somali institutions and international agencies to strengthen early warning systems, improve disaster response, and promote community-led recovery initiatives.
Commissioner Moalim welcomed the partnership, noting that international collaboration remains vital in stabilizing Somalia’s humanitarian landscape. He underscored SoDMA’s role in leading national efforts to coordinate aid responses while pushing for policies that enhance resilience at the local level.
Both sides pledged to deepen engagement in the months ahead, signaling that Somalia–UK cooperation will remain central to addressing the country’s overlapping crises and laying foundations for sustainable peace and development.