Somalia’s Prime Minister Meets German Delegation to Strengthen Bilateral Ties. Mogadishu, Somalia — 2026-02-09 Lead Paragraph The Prime Minister of Somalia, H. E.
Hamza Abdi Barre, recently engaged in discussions with a German delegation led by Minister of State for Economic Cooperation and Development, Mr. Niels Annen, and the German Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Sebastian Groth.
The meeting, held in Mogadishu, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation between Somalia and Germany in various sectors, including security, investment, and economic development.
The meeting, as reported by the official Somali News Agency (SONNA), covered a range of topics pertinent to both nations. Prime Minister Barre provided an overview of the current situation in Somalia, including the ongoing drought, progress in combating extremist groups, and the government’s efforts towards local elections and constitutional completion.
He also highlighted the government’s offer for dialogue with the Future Council.
Mr. Annen expressed gratitude for the warm reception and emphasized the strong friendly relations between Somalia and Germany.
He highlighted the importance of the collaboration based on mutual benefits, reflecting Germany’s ongoing commitment to support Somalia’s stability and development.
The meeting comes in the context of Germany’s long-standing technical cooperation agreements with Somalia, which began in 1979 and were renewed in 2017. These agreements have focused on areas such as security, development, and investment, aiming to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
The outcomes of the meeting are expected to be further elaborated upon in future communications.
The collaboration between Somalia and Germany is anticipated to deepen, particularly in the areas of security and economic development. Further details are expected to emerge as the partnership evolves.
Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
