Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia

Official X Account of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI ) - Federal Government of Somalia. Also Follow H.E. @AmbGamal

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

At the East Africa Business Council (EABC) CEOs Trade & Investment Roundtable in Mogadishu, H.E. Minister @AmbGamal delivered the opening keynote, highlighting #Somalia’s commitment to expanding trade and investment, fostering business growth and creating jobs and opportunities.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

@DrHodanOsman

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

A Chinese business delegation has arrived in Mogadishu today ahead of the #Somalia–#China Business Networking Forum.

The delegation was received by H.E. @DrHodanOsman , Ambassador of Somalia to China, in the presence of officials from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. 🇸🇴🤝🇨🇳

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

@AmbGamal @AmbWangYu @ChineseSomalia 2/2. The Forum will provide a platform for direct business-to-business engagement, enabling participants to connect with potential partners, discuss investment interests and identify new avenues for commercial cooperation between #Somalia and #China. 🇸🇴🤝🇨🇳

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

1/2. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce the #Somalia–#China Business Networking Forum, bringing together Chinese and Somali businesses, Investors, companies and government representatives to explore trade, investment and partnership opportunities.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

2/2. Under the theme “Revitalising Somalia’s Industries: Innovation, Production & Economic Growth,” SOMIPEX 2026 will unite manufacturers, businesses, investors & innovators. The "Made in Somalia" brand will be launched to showcase quality, innovation & local production capacity.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

1/2. The Ministry of Commerce &Industry is pleased to announce the Somalia Industrial Exhibition (SOMIPEX 2026) taking place on 22–23 September. The exhibition will showcase local products, innovation,technology & investment opportunities highlighting 🇸🇴's manufacturing potential

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

@Abdihalim33 3/3. The consultation enables stakeholders to share their views, recommendations and priorities. The policy will be evidence- and consultation-based, guiding trade development, improving competitiveness, facilitating trade & supporting broader access to regional & global markets.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

1/3. Today ,The Director of Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Mr. @Abdihalim33 , officially opened a stakeholder consultation as part of developing Somalia’s National Trade Policy 2027–2031, aimed at shaping priorities for the country’s trade sector.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

@Abdihalim33 2/3. Participants reviewed preliminary findings from an assessment of Somalia’s trade environment and discussed key challenges and gaps in trade policy, legislation and institutions, including trade facilitation, customs systems, trade financing and licensing procedures.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

H.E. @AmbGamal presided over the handover ceremony between outgoing Deputy Minister H.E. Mahamud A. Ahmed & newly appointed Deputy Minister H.E. Osman Mohamed. He expressed appreciation for the outgoing Deputy Minister’s service & wished his successor success in his new role.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

@MeneWamkele @AfCFTA 2/2. Discussions focused on trade in goods and services, Rules of Origin, customs procedures & market readiness. The Ministry will continue advancing the technical measures needed to move Somalia from AfCFTA ratification to meaningful trade, with the private sector at the centre.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

1/2. The 🇸🇴 Ministry of Commerce & Industry convened a business dialogue in #Mogadishu, bringing together Somali trade stakeholders & H.E. @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of @AfCFTA, to discuss market opportunities, requirements & practical steps for accessing the AfCFTA market.

[Amb. Gamal M Hassan @AmbGamal]

Somalia is moving from ratification to actually trading under the @AfCFTA. I sat down with Secretary-General H.E. @MeneWamkele today in Mogadishu to talk about what needs to happen next—getting our rules and certificates of origin in place, making digital trade work, and making it easier for Somali businesses to reach markets across Africa.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

@AmbGamal @MeneWamkele @AfCFTA @HassanSMohamud 4/4.Joint engagement between the @AfCFTA Secretary-General & Somali businesses continues on 18 August. The Ministry remains focused on translating ratification into real trade outcomes including Somalia’s first AfCFTA Certificate of Origin & first exports under AfCFTA preferences

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

1/4. H.E. @AmbGamal held a high-level meeting in Mogadishu with H.E. @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of @AfCFTA to advance Somalia’s transition from ratification to implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement with a focus on enabling Somali businesses to access the continental market.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

@AmbGamal @MeneWamkele @AfCFTA @HassanSMohamud 3/4. The AfCFTA opens access to a continental market of over 1.4 billion people. Somalia’s strategic location, extensive coastline & ports offer opportunities to expand exports, promote value addition and position the country as a regional trade gateway, and create jobs at home.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

H.E. Minister @AmbGamal received H.E. @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of @AfCFTA & his delegation upon their arrival in #Mogadishu today.

The visit underscores #Somalia’s commitment to advancing AfCFTA implementation, expanding trade & deepening continental economic integration.

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

2/2. The Regional Trade Facilitation Roadmap & the establishment of the Regional Trade Facilitation Committee under the HoAI were adopted, alongside preparations for the upcoming Trade Ministers’ Meeting, to be chaired by Somalia’s Minister of Commerce & Industry, H.E. @AmbGamal

[Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Somalia @mocisom]

1/2. Somalia participated today in the second day of the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI) regional meeting in Nairobi, bringing together Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti & South Sudan to advance regional trade facilitation and economic cooperation.