The government of Qatar will soon start implementation of development projects in Somalia following fruitful talks between President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on Monday.
The two leaders held discussions on the common interests of the two countries including trade, health and investment.
Speaking to the media after meeting, Somali minister for Planning, Investment and Economic Development, Jamal Mohamed Hassan who accompanies the President, said the two leaders discussed several issues.
“President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed wide range issues including health, education, infrastructure, trade and investment, the meeting of the leaders ended successfully,” said Hassan.
The Minister said the government of Qatar pledged to implement all the development projects it signed with Somalia.
“All the discussed issues have been agreed upon and Soon they will be implemented. Last year, Somalia signed deals including road construction, job creation and other projects with Qatar. All these are underway,” he explained.
Meanwhile, Somali Minister for Health, Fowziyo Abikar Noor has inked an agreement with her Qatari counterpart, Hanan Muhamed Al-kuwari.
The ministries will cooperate in health-promotion, research and medical training.
In November 2017, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed a partnership agreement with the Somali government aimed at strengthening its efforts in the area of stability and economic development.
QFFD pledged to support the Somali economy with a $200m package of projects in the areas of infrastructure, education, economic empowerment and the re-establishment of state offices and institutions.
The agreement provided the implementation of several development projects, including the construction of the 90km Mogadishu-Jawhar road and the 30km Mogadishu-Afgoye road in addition to the rehabilitation of Somali Government’s headquarters, rehabilitation of the building of Somalia’s Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development.
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