Somalia and Qatar discuss ways to develop their strategic partnership.

Somalia and Qatar discuss ways to expand their strategic partnership.

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, discussed matters of mutual interest and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Their meeting in Qatar also addressed economic, investment, social development and diplomatic relations.

Scraper SystemAugust 31, 2026, 05:51 PM

Somalia and Qatar discuss ways to expand their strategic partnership.

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, discussed ways to develop the strategic partnership between Somalia and Qatar.

The meeting, held on Monday at Barre’s residence in Qatar, addressed matters of mutual interest as well as ways to strengthen and develop existing cooperation.

Official visit programme

Barre departed Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on 26 August for an official visit to Qatar. The visit was made at the invitation of the Qatari government; no statement was issued on its duration.

According to Somali authorities, the programme includes efforts to advance cooperation between the two countries in the areas of the economy, investment and social development.

The talks also covered the development of diplomatic relations, strengthening cooperation that serves shared interests and expanding the scope of the strategic partnership.

Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said that a number of senior officers and officials from both countries attended the meeting.

Source: Anadolu Ajansı

Have a story, event or announcement of your own?Send us your news on WhatsApp

Spotted an error in this story?Report it on WhatsApp

Share on all social platforms

Job Listings

Advertisements

Somalia and Qatar discuss ways to expand their strategic partnership.

Stay Updated with Hilal Times

Job Listings

Kuwait Temporarily Closes Airspace Following Iranian Attacks

Ukraine aims to strengthen cooperation with Turkey in Syria

Iran Condemns Joint Statement by US and Gulf States

Araghchi hits back at Netanyahu over his differing US and Iran remarks

Advertisements

Somalia and Qatar discuss ways to expand their strategic partnership.

Stay Updated with Hilal Times

Official visit programme

Sponsored Ads

Featured Listings

Rezaei warns neighbors Iran could close the Persian Gulf over US cooperation

Iran’s parliament speaker calls Trump’s Iran policy ‘failed theater diplomacy’

Trump says alternative routes will reduce the Strait of Hormuz’s importance

Oman’s foreign minister will visit Tehran for talks on Strait of Hormuz security

Kuwait Temporarily Closes Airspace Following Iranian Attacks

Ukraine aims to strengthen cooperation with Turkey in Syria

Iran Condemns Joint Statement by US and Gulf States

Araghchi hits back at Netanyahu over his differing US and Iran remarks

Rezaei warns neighbors Iran could close the Persian Gulf over US cooperation

Iran’s parliament speaker calls Trump’s Iran policy ‘failed theater diplomacy’

Trump says alternative routes will reduce the Strait of Hormuz’s importance

Oman’s foreign minister will visit Tehran for talks on Strait of Hormuz security