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Somali President Hosts Italian Investors in Push to Strengthen Economic Ties

Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a delegation of Italian business leaders and investors at the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Sunday, as Somalia seeks to expand foreign investment and deepen economic cooperation with Italy.

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Somali President Hosts Italian Investors in Push to Strengthen Economic Ties
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a delegation of Italian business leaders and investors in Mogadishu to enhance economic cooperation between Somalia and Italy.

What was announced

  1. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral economic relations and increase commercial engagement between Somalia and Italy.
  2. President Hassan Sheikh highlighted Somalia's transformation, including improvements in security and economic recovery efforts.
  3. Italian investors were invited to explore opportunities in various sectors of the Somali economy, such as infrastructure, energy, and agriculture.

Context

The event is part of Somalia's efforts to attract foreign investment and rebuild its economy after years of conflict.

Somalia was undergoing a period of transformation, highlighting improvements in security, economic recovery efforts and initiatives aimed at creating a more favourable environment for international investment.

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Mogadishu
2026-06-16

Why this matters: This meeting signifies Somalia's commitment to fostering international partnerships and attracting investment, which is crucial for its economic development.

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Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a delegation of Italian business leaders and investors at the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Sunday, as Somalia seeks to expand foreign investment and deepen economic cooperation with Italy.

The visit coincided with a conference focused on Somali–Italian trade and investment cooperation, bringing together executives from major companies, industrial groups and investors exploring opportunities in Somalia’s developing economy.

Italy’s ambassador to Somalia also attended the meeting, where discussions centred on strengthening bilateral economic relations and increasing commercial engagement between the two countries.

President Hassan Sheikh said Somalia was undergoing a period of transformation, highlighting improvements in security, economic recovery efforts and initiatives aimed at creating a more favourable environment for international investment.

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