Somalia’s economic future is regional. This morning I opened national consultations preparing our position for the Horn of Africa Trade Ministers meeting in September — because getting regional trade facilitation right is how we unlock growth for our people.
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- Save the Date 🗓 13–15 June 2026 📍 Hangar AALA, Mogadishu The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia invites Somali companies interested in international trade, investment and strategic partnerships to participate in Somalia–Italy Business Week.
- Replying to @mocisom3/3. Somalia reaffirmed its commitment to deepening regional economic cooperation, expanding trade opportunities, and strengthening the private sector’s role as a driver of inclusive and sustainable growth across the Horn of Africa.
- Replying to @mocisom2/3. Discussions centred on advancing regional trade facilitation & reviewing the HoAI Trade Facilitation Roadmap, simplifying trade procedures & cost, strengthening coordination & advancing proposed Simplified Trade Regime & Horn of Africa Regional Trade Facilitation Committee.
- 1/3. Today, H.E. Minister @AmbGamal opened the National Consultation Meeting on the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI), Pillar II on Trade and Economic Integration. The meeting brought together government institutions, the private sector, and development partners.
- H.E. @AmbGamal held talks with Deodat Maharaj, Managing Director of the UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries — to advance Somalia’s enterprise ecosystem, including the establishment of an innovation hub to strengthen SMEs, cooperatives, and agro-industrial growth.
- Replying to @mocisomThe discussions focused on promoting private sector growth, attracting investment, and creating jobs. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral trade relations and enhance collaboration to advance shared economic interests and support sustainable development.
- H.E. @AmbGamal met with H.E. Judith Silvio Kapinga, Minister of Industry &Trade of the United Republic of Tanzania for constructive discussions on strengthening Trade cooperation between Somalia &Tanzania, emphasizing the need to expand business opportunities for both countries.
- At the Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul, 🇸🇴 Minister of Commerce and Industry, H.E. @AmbGamal showcased Somalia’s progress in advancing agro-industrial development, with a focus on value addition, market expansion and regional trade opportunities. #ZeroWasteForum #Industrialization
- Replying to @mocisom2/2. The discussions underscored the importance of leveraging Türkiye’s extensive industrial expertise and experience to support Somalia’s industrialization agenda, paving the way for a strong, results-oriented partnership that promotes investment, job creation & economic growth.
- 1/1. Today, H.E. @AmbGamal held a productive meeting with H.E. Mehmet Fatih Kacır @mfatihkacir, Minister of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, to discuss Somalia’s Industrial Parks Initiative and explore opportunities for enhanced bilateral cooperation.
- @mocisom extends its warmest wishes to the Somali people and the entire #Muslim Ummah on the blessed occasion of Eid Al-Adha 1447H. 🌙 Eid Mubarak 🌙 and May Allah bless our Nation, citizens and the Muslim world with goodness, peace, prosperity and unity. #EidAlAdha #HappyEid
- H.E. @AmbGamal presided over the launch of KOBCIYE– Livestock Financing & Investment Program by @IBSBankSo in partnership with @mercycorps & @Sida. It expands access to finance & investment for businesses across Somalia’s livestock value chain,Supporting trade, Enterprise &Growth






























