H.E. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security, met in Doha with H.E. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of State for Interior Affairs, to discuss strengthening security cooperation and issues of mutual interest.
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The Minister of Defence of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, who is on an official working visit to Doha, today attended the opening of DIMDEX 2026, the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, formally inaugurated under the patronage of the Emir of the State of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
During his visit, Minister Fiqi will sign a defence cooperation agreement between the Federal Government of Somalia and the State of Qatar.
DIMDEX 2026, hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces, is a leading international platform for maritime defence and security, showcasing advanced technologies and military equipment. The Minister’s participation reflects Somalia’s ongoing efforts to enhance the capabilities of the Somali National Armed Forces and to expand defence and security partnerships internationally.
The Minister is accompanied by the Commander of the Somali National Army, Major General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh; the Commander of the Navy and Coast Guard, Brigadier General Abdiwahab Abdullahi Omar; senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and the Somali National Army Command; and representatives from the Embassy of Somalia in Qatar.
الدوحة، 19 يناير 2026 – التقى وزير الدفاع في جمهورية الصومال الفيدرالية، معالي أحمد معلم فقي، اليوم بنائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء ووزير الدولة لشؤون الدفاع في دولة قطر، وذلك على هامش أعمال معرض ومؤتمر الدوحة الدولي للدفاع البحري (ديمدكس 2026).
ووقّع معالي وزير الدفاع أحمد معلم فقي، ونائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء ووزير الدولة لشؤون الدفاع في دولة قطر، الشيخ سعود بن عبد الرحمن بن حسن آل ثاني، اتفاقية تعاون دفاعي تهدف إلى تعزيز العلاقات العسكرية وتطوير أطر التنسيق والتعاون الأمني بين البلدين، ودعم الجهود المشتركة لتحقيق الأمن والاستقرار على المستويين الإقليمي والدولي.
ويؤكد توقيع هذه الاتفاقية متانة العلاقات الاستراتيجية بين جمهورية الصومال الفيدرالية ودولة قطر، كما يعكس حرص الجانبين على تطوير الشراكة الدفاعية وتعزيز العمل المشترك في مجالات الأمن والدفاع.
Somalia’s Minister of Defense, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met in Doha with H.E. Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense, on the sidelines of #DIMDEX2026, discussing bilateral cooperation.
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H.E. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Minister of Family & Human Rights Development of Somalia, met in Doha with H.E. Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development & Family of Qatar, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
H.E. President @HassanSMohamud met with H.H. Amir @TamimBinHamad of the State of Qatar at the Presidential Palace in Doha, Qatar, where they discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest.
During the meeting, President Hassan Sheikh reaffirmed Somalia’s steadfast solidarity with the people and the Government of Qatar in safeguarding its sovereignty and national security.
The Federal Republic of #Somalia condemns and denounces, in the strongest terms, the heinous act of aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the sisterly State of #Qatar, stressing the need to adhere to the principles and provisions of international law.
تدين جمهورية #الصومال الفيدرالية وتستنكر، بأشد العبارات، العمل العدواني الآثم الذي شنته جمهورية إيران الإسلامية ضد #دولة_قطر الشقيقة، مُشددةً على ضرورة الالتزام بمبادئ وأحكام القانون الدولي، لا سيما تلك المتعلقة بحماية المدنيين وضمان سلامتهم وأمنهم.
Minister of Defence, @AhmedMoFiqi, currently on a working visit to Qatar, today visited the @SomEmbQatar. He was warmly welcomed by Ambassador @Drdoodishe and other diplomats. Minister Fiqi received an update on the embassy's operations and services to Somali citizens in Qatar, commending their efforts to enhance Somalia's representation.