Somalia Participates in the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE)

Shanghai, China – The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) has opened in the city of Shanghai, China, with Somalia among the countries participating in this international exhibition showcasing business opportunities, investment, production, and natural resources from various countries.

The opening ceremony of the expo was represented by a federal delegation from Somalia led by the Minister of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Ambassador Jamaal Maxamed Xasan.

The delegation included the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, the Director General of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, the Director of the Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals, the Director General of the Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Reconstruction, officials from the Ministries of Trade and Industry, Livestock, Petroleum and Minerals, and Public Works, as well as Somali businessmen.

Somalia showcased the country's production, natural resources, investment opportunities, and displays reflecting the culture, tourism, and natural wealth of the country at the expo. Special attention was given to Somalia's mineral resources, the various types of minerals found in the country, and their locations, in order to attract investors and international companies interested in benefiting from the country's resources.

The Embassy of Somalia in China has prepared a special venue to showcase the natural resources and investment opportunities in Somalia. The Somali Ambassador to China and the embassy staff played a role in preparing the venue and facilitating the participation of the delegation, while also providing services and addressing the needs of the government delegation and Somali businessmen.

During the two days of the exhibition, the Somalia booth at the fair became a place visited by many attendees, who expressed interest in the natural resources, production, and investment opportunities in the country.

Somalia's participation in this fair is an opportunity to present the economic potential of the country to international businessmen and investors, particularly in the areas of mineral resources, livestock, domestic production, and opportunities in various sectors of the economy.

Additionally, this exhibition is part of efforts to strengthen trade and investment relations between Somalia and China, aiming to create new partnerships that contribute to economic growth, promote domestic production, and attract foreign investment.