Somalia Presents Investment Opportunities at the Global Investment Forum

DOHA, Qatar — Somalia has presented investment opportunities in the country at the 9th World Investment Forum (WIF 2026), which took place in the city of Doha in Qatar, with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar (Ali Balcad), calling for strengthening cooperation with international investors and the private sector.

Cali Balcad ayaa ka qayb galay dood heer sare ah oo diiradda lagu saaray doorka maalgashiga ganacsiga gaarka loo leeyahay ee maalgelinta horumarinta dalalka soo koraya. Intii ay dooddu socotay, wasiiru dowluhu wuxuu Soomaaliya ku tilmaamay dal leh fursado maalgashi oo sii kobcaya, isaga oo xusay dhammaystirka hannaanka cafinta deymaha dalka iyo hirgelinta Sharciga cusub ee Maalgashiga, kuwaas oo uu ku tilmaamay tallaabooyin muhiim u ah hagaajinta jawiga maalgashiga.

Wuxuu carrabka ku adkeeyay muhiimadda ay leedahay in la xoojiyo iskaashiga lala leeyahay maalgashadayaasha iyo ganacsatada gaarka loo leeyahay, si loo helo maalgelin wax ku ool ah oo taageerta horumarka qaranka iyo kobaca dhaqaalaha Soomaaliya. Soomaaliya ayaa dadaal ugu jirta dib-u-dhiska dhaqaalaha dalka iyo soo jiidashada maalgashiga shisheeye, kaddib sannado ay jireen colaado iyo caqabado dhaqaale.

Cafinta deymaha ayaa ahayd tallaabo muhiim ah oo gacan ka geysatay dib u soo celinta kalsoonida dhaqaale ee dalka iyo ballaarinta fursadaha uu ku heli karo maalgelinta horumarineed ee caalamiga ah. Dowladda ayaa sidoo kale ku howlan hagaajinta nidaamka sharciyeed ee ganacsiga iyo dhiirrigelinta doorka ganacsiga gaarka loo leeyahay ee qaybaha kala duwan ee dhaqaalaha.

Ka qaybgalka Cali Balcad ee madasha ayaa fursad u siisay Soomaaliya inay soo bandhigto mudnaanta dhaqaale ee dalka, isla markaana ay la yeelato daneeyayaasha caalamiga ah wadahadallo ku saabsan iskaashiyo maalgashi oo suurtagal ah. Madasha Maalgashiga Adduunka ayaa isu keenta mas’uuliyiin dowladeed, maalgashadayaal, hoggaamiyeyaasha ganacsiga iyo hay’adaha horumarinta, si ay uga wada hadlaan xeeladaha maalgashiga iyo helitaanka maalgelin lagu dardargelinayo horumarka waara.

Farriinta Soomaaliya ee madasha ayaa xoogga saartay muhiimadda ay

There is close cooperation between the government, private investors, and international partners, to take advantage of investment opportunities and support sustainable economic growth. The press release did not disclose specific investment agreements or financial commitments resulting from the discussion.

Ali Balcad participated in a high-level discussion focused on the role of private sector investment in financing the development of emerging countries.

During the discussion, the minister referred to Somalia as a country with growing investment opportunities, highlighting the completion of the debt relief process and the implementation of the new Investment Law, which he described as crucial steps in improving the investment climate.

He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with investors and private sector entrepreneurs, to secure effective funding that supports national development and economic growth in Somalia.

Somalia is making efforts to rebuild the country's economy and attract foreign investment, following years of conflict and economic challenges. Debt relief has been an important step in restoring the country's economic confidence and expanding opportunities for accessing international development funding.

The government is also engaged in improving the legal framework for business and promoting the role of the private sector in various sectors of the economy.

The participation of Cali Balcad in the forum provided Somalia with an opportunity to showcase the country's economic priorities, while also engaging with international stakeholders in discussions about potential investment partnerships.