Somalia and China Discuss Cooperation in Geological Surveying

MUQDISHO – The Federal Government of Somalia and the People's Republic of China have discussed how to strengthen cooperation in the areas of land surveying, geographic mapping, and the identification of mineral resources in Somalia, using modern technology.

The Director General of the Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Maxamad Xaashi Carabeey, held a meeting at the China Geological Survey with the Director General of the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation, Mr. Zheng Xiongwei, and other officials from the agency.

The meeting, organized by the Embassy of Somalia in China, was attended by the Somali Ambassador to China, Dr. Hodan Osman Abdi, the Director of the Legal Department of the Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals, Mr. Xuseen Cali Axmed, and other members.

The discussions specifically focused on strengthening the cooperation between the two sides regarding the implementation of geological surveying and mapping of Somalia, using modern technology such as Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery, to obtain comprehensive scientific data on the mineral resources of the country.

On the other hand, Chinese experts presented two types of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology designed for surveying and identifying minerals during the meeting. According to the experts, this technology is capable of analyzing mineral data up to a depth of 500 meters and can identify up to six types of critical minerals.

Both sides also expressed a desire to strengthen technical cooperation, knowledge and experience exchange, and the implementation of joint programs aimed at advancing geological surveys and identifying mineral resources in Somalia.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals stated that it hopes this cooperation will soon move to the implementation stage, to accelerate the exploration of mineral resources, obtain reliable scientific data, and create sustainable investment opportunities.

Somalia is striving to develop and utilize its natural resources, focusing on the use of knowledge, modern technology, and international cooperation, so that the country's resources can play a significant role in economic growth, creating investment opportunities, and community development.