AQRI.net Report – Mogadishu In a significant diplomatic meeting aimed at deepening economic ties, Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Maalam Faqi met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, Eng. Khaled bin Abdul Aziz Al-Falih, in Riyadh on Monday. The high-level talks centered on expanding investment and trade avenues between Somalia and Saudi Arabia, with both nations expressing optimism for strengthened bilateral cooperation.
The ministers discussed various sectors of mutual interest, emphasizing Somalia’s resource-rich potential for investment. Both sides underscored the strategic importance of enhancing trade volume and fostering collaborative opportunities to support sustainable economic growth in the region.
Minister Faqi also engaged with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss broader aspects of Somali-Saudi relations. They reviewed ongoing initiatives in multiple fields and explored ways to reinforce the historic ties between the two nations.
Saudi Arabia’s growing interest in Somalia’s economy, particularly in sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, and natural resources, reflects a shared vision of strengthened regional partnerships and economic resilience.
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