Friday July 25, 2025
Baku (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, met with his Azerbaijani
counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, in Baku to explore ways to deepen diplomatic ties
and broaden cooperation across key sectors.
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed enhancing
collaboration in areas such as trade, agriculture, energy, education, and
security. Agriculture—a sector crucial for Somalia’s food security and economic
growth—featured prominently in the talks, with discussions focusing on
knowledge-sharing and investment opportunities.
In the field of security, both sides explored potential
cooperation in promoting regional stability and combating shared threats
through experience exchange and joint initiatives.
Ministers Abdisalan and Bayramov underscored the importance
of advancing cooperation across these multifaceted areas, reaffirming their
mutual commitment to transform dialogue into actionable projects that bring
tangible benefits to both nations.
“They reiterated their countries’ readiness to work closely
together to translate these discussions into concrete projects and initiatives
that will yield tangible benefits for their respective populations. The meeting
in Baku serves as a testament to Somalia’s active diplomatic engagement on the
international stage, seeking partnerships that align with its national
development agenda,” the Somali government said in a statement.
The two ministers are expected to release a joint statement
to outline a roadmap for a more integrated and mutually beneficial relationship
between Somalia and Azerbaijan in the years ahead.