MOGADISHU — The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, held high-level talks with a Swiss delegation in Mogadishu on Tuesday.
The visiting team was led by Ambassador Patricia Danzi, Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
Focus on Governance and Peacebuilding
The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation in critical sectors, specifically federalism, stabilization, national reconciliation, and local governance.
Both parties exchanged perspectives on Somalia’s state-building progress, emphasizing strategies to improve public service delivery at the local level.
Delegation Members
The Swiss delegation included several senior diplomats and development officials:
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Ambassador Philipp Stalder, Director of Africa at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Ambassador Mirko Giulietti, Head of Mission and Permanent Representative of the Swiss Embassy.
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Ms. Martina Durrer, Regional Head of International Cooperation for the Horn of Africa.
The meeting reinforced the partnership between the two nations, with officials reaffirming their dedication to ongoing collaboration for inclusive governance and sustainable development throughout the country.
