Somalia on Wednesday signed an agreement with Pakistan on a grant of US$ 10.5 million and provision of technical assistance for the development of Somalia’s National Identification System.
Somali State Minister for Interior Abdullahi Farah Wehliye has signed the deal with Pakistani officials at the office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) will develop and supply technology, software, and equipment to enable the Government of Somalia to have a state-of-the-art national data and citizen registration system.
The ‘knowledge and technology’ transfer will also help Somalia in Border and Elections Management system.
The State Minister said that opening of Pakistan’s Embassy in Mogadishu would further strengthen the friendly relations of the two countries.
Pakistan Minister for Finance Dr. Miftah Ismail reciprocated the warm sentiments of the Somali Minister and said that Pakistan valued its ties with the Government and people of Somalia.
During the signing of the agreement, the minister was accompanied by Dr. Nur Derie Hersi, Head of ID project, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi, and senior officials.
A statement from the office Pakistani PM termed the signing of the NADRA contract a great significance and said it would help in further enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.
“The project complements the Government’s “Look Africa” policy for enhanced engagement with the African continent,” the statement said.
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