The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Opens the Somalia-European Union Business Forum

Mogadishu – The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Salah Ahmed Jama, opened the Somalia and European Union Business Forum in Mogadishu.

This forum, jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia and the European Union Delegation to Somalia, will take place over two days on October 5th and 6th.

The forum brings together businesspeople, investors, financial institutions, and officials from Somalia and Europe, with the participation of the European Union Ambassador to Somalia, László Eduárd Máthé, and European delegations who have come to participate in the forum.

During the forum, investment opportunities in Somalia will be presented, particularly in the areas of agricultural production, livestock, fishing, energy, digital economy, technology exchange, transportation, and logistics.

Additionally, the forum will host panel discussions where participants will exchange views and experiences on developing the country’s productive resources.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized in his opening speech the importance of transforming the progress made in economic reform and institutions into investment and partnership opportunities that can enhance domestic production, create jobs, and increase the income of citizens.

Mr. Salah Ahmed Jama also pointed out that such cooperation greatly supports the private sector in Somalia, noting that Somali entrepreneurs have brought the country through difficult phases and now face vast opportunities to contribute to the development of production and the economy of the country.