Tuesday August 12, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Algeria and Somalia have agreed to
establish a joint governmental committee to strengthen economic cooperation and
create a formal mechanism for political consultations, officials announced
Monday during the Algerian foreign minister’s visit to Mogadishu.
Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and his Somali
counterpart, Abdelsalam Abdi Ali, signed agreements aimed at expanding
bilateral ties across trade, education, agriculture, and diplomacy. The deal
includes cooperation in training diplomats, boosting vocational and higher
education programs, and promoting investment in key sectors such as
agriculture, marine fisheries, and red meat exports.
Attaf said the two nations would define specific areas of
cooperation based on their development priorities, highlighting agriculture,
higher education, and vocational training as central to the partnership. He
emphasized Algeria’s commitment to “enhancing the historical ties” between the
countries, rooted in “understanding, solidarity, and mutual trust.”
Somalia’s foreign minister pledged to expand exchanges with
Algeria through trade, knowledge sharing, and joint investment initiatives that
benefit both economies.
Both nations also expressed satisfaction with their “high
level of coordination” as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security
Council — Algeria serving from January 2024 to December 2025, and Somalia
beginning its term in January 2025 through December 2026.
Attaf reiterated Algeria’s support for Somalia’s efforts to
restore security and stability, describing it as a “deep-rooted historical
stance” based on Algeria’s belief that Somalia’s stability is essential for
peace in the Horn of Africa and the wider continent.