Today, I chaired the Ministry's Senior Leadership Meeting to review progress on our strategic priorities, advance the midterm review of the Ministry's Five-Year Strategic Plan, strengthen resource mobilization and development partnerships, and reinforce internal coordination to deliver better results for the Somali people.
Effective leadership, accountability, and teamwork remain central to implementing the National Transformation Plan (2025–2029).
@MoPIED_Somalia #Somalia #NTP2025_2029
I co-chaired the Somalia Joint Fund (SJF) Management Group Meeting with UN Deputy SRSG, Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator George Conway.
We reviewed the Fund’s progress, agreed priorities for 2026–27 and reaffirmed the importance of aligning development financing with Somalia’s #NTP2025_2029 to deliver lasting results for our people.
Productive meeting with WFP Acting Executive Director Carl Skau in Rome.
I highlighted Somalia’s humanitarian needs and the importance of pairing lifesaving assistance with greater investment in resilience, livelihoods, climate adaptation and food systems to advance #NTP2025_2029 and support a successful UNTMIS transition. 🇸🇴 @WFP
Pleased to meet @FAO DG Qu Dongyu in #Rome to strengthen cooperation on Somalia’s food security and development priorities.
I emphasized the need for greater investment in resilience, agriculture & irrigation, and transition of FSNAU to Somali institutions. I welcome FAO’s continued support for #NTP2025_2029 and Somalia’s sustainable development.
Pleased to meet with key donor countries in Rome to discuss Somalia’s humanitarian and development priorities.
I thanked our partners for their steadfast support and emphasized the importance of shifting from humanitarian assistance toward greater investment in resilience, recovery and long-term development aligned with #NTP2025_2029.
I welcome our partners’ renewed commitment to supporting Somalia’s food security, climate resilience and sustainable development.
On the sidelines of the #WFP Executive Board Annual Session in Rome, I had a productive meeting with H.E. Lynda C. Blanchard, U.S. Ambassador & Permanent Representative to the Rome-based UN Agencies. I expressed Somalia’s appreciation for the United States’ longstanding humanitarian and development partnership and underscored the need for sustained support to strengthen food security, climate resilience and resilience-building while advancing #NTP2025_2029. I welcome the U.S.’s continued commitment to the people of Somalia. 🇸🇴🇺🇸
Met with H.E. Evelyn Ashton Griffith, UK Ambassador & Permanent Representative in Rome, to discuss Somalia’s humanitarian and development priorities. I thanked the UK for its continued partnership and emphasized aligning support with #NTP2025_2029 to advance recovery, resilience, sustainable development and long-term economic growth. 🇸🇴🇬🇧
Pleased to meet H.E. Elif Çomoğlu Ülgen, Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the Rome-based UN Agencies. I thanked Türkiye for its steadfast partnership and support to Somalia. We discussed Somalia’s development progress and opportunities to expand trade and investment in agriculture, fisheries, energy & transport under #NTP2025_2029. 🇸🇴🇹🇷
In #Rome, I am engaging with development partners, donor representatives, and international organizations to mobilize support for the implementation of Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (#NTP2025_2029) amid growing pressures on global development and humanitarian financing.
I also met with Carla Barroso Carneiro, President of the @WFP Executive Board, to discuss strengthening Somalia–WFP cooperation and aligning support with our national priorities.
As I participate in the @WFP Executive Board Annual Session, I reaffirm Somalia’s commitment to national ownership, stronger institutions, and maximizing the impact of development investments to advance food security, resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
Today, I welcomed the President of the North Eastern State of Somalia, H.E. Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali Firdhiye, and his delegation to @MoPIED_Somalia.
Our discussions focused on strengthening intergovernmental development cooperation, advancing the implementation of Somalia’s #NTP2025_2029, and accelerating priority development projects that directly benefit communities across the North Eastern State.
The delegation also toured the Barwaaqo Project and various Ministry departments, where they received briefings on ongoing resilience, water, environmental restoration, and institutional development initiatives.
I appreciate President Firdhiye and his delegation for their visit and reaffirm our commitment to strengthening coordinated and inclusive development efforts across Somalia.
I was pleased today to meet with Ambassador @ItalyinSomalia, H.E. Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, and his delegation to discuss strengthening Somalia–Italy cooperation.
Our discussions focused on aligning Italy’s support with Somalia’s #NTP2025_2029, strengthening coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of development programs, and expanding investment cooperation to encourage Italian companies to explore Somalia’s growing investment opportunities.
Somalia remains committed to strengthening strategic partnerships that advance sustainable development, economic growth, and investment.