Somalia and India Strengthening Media and Cultural Cooperation

The Government of Somalia is working to modernize the media and cultural sectors of the country, collaborating further with the Government of India, particularly in the areas of digital transformation, vocational training, and strengthening the relationship between cultural institutions of both countries.

The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Somalia, Abdifataax Qasim Mohamed , stated that India's support has contributed to the development of national media, enhancing staff capacity, and supporting Somali cultural groups.

The Minister made these remarks during a meeting he held in Nairobi with the Indian Ambassador to Somalia and the High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika .

The cooperation between the two sides also focused on strengthening the relationship between art and cultural groups, with expectations that this could create additional opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration between the institutions of both countries.

On the other hand, Somalia is undertaking efforts to modernize the way news and government information are produced, managed, and delivered to the public, with digital systems playing a significant role in these plans.

Minister Abdifataax Qasim thanked the Government of India for its support to Somalia, noting that the cooperation between the two countries is crucial for the development of media and cultural institutions.

This cooperation is part of Somalia's efforts to strengthen the capacity of national institutions, utilizing international collaboration to enhance media, preserve culture, and modernize public information dissemination methods.