Somalia WTO Accession

Official account of Somalia’s Office of the Chief Trade Negotiator (OCTN) | Led by H.E. Sadiq Ibrahim | Advancing WTO accession and global trade integration.

[Amb. Gamal M Hassan @AmbGamal]

I had an excellent meeting with WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Doha, where we reviewed Somalia’s progress toward WTO accession, including encouraging outcomes from the recent WTO mission to Mogadishu.

We discussed the next steps in our accession process, ongoing trade reforms, and the importance of continued WTO support as Somalia works toward full membership. I appreciated the Director-General’s personal commitment and constructive engagement.

[Maika Oshikawa @OshikawaMaika]

Following the successful @wto mission to Mogadishu last week, happy to meet 🇸🇴Ambassador Khadra Dualeh in Geneva to report on productive meetings & good progress accomplished w/ #Somalia's accession team. Glad to receive her positive feedback & always grateful for her support🙏

[Somalia WTO Accession @SomaliaWTO]

🇸🇴 A landmark visit! The @wto Secretariat’s first mission to Somalia, jointly with @ITCnews, brought national institutions together to advance accession priorities, address technical gaps & build momentum towards WTO membership.

Appreciate the support: @FCDOGovUK & @ITCnews

[Somalia WTO Accession @SomaliaWTO]

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[Maika Oshikawa @OshikawaMaika]

Pleased to welcome 🇸🇴Somalia’s negotiating team, led by Chief Negotiator Sadiq Ibrahim, for a two-day training in preparation for 1st WP meeting on WTO Accession. Joined by EAC Secretariat @jumuiya, we had productive discussions on 🇸🇴trade integration.

[Somalia National Bureau of Statistics @NBS_Somalia]

SNBS at Somalia’s First WTO Accession Working Party Meeting

SNBS Director General, Dr. Abdisalam Mohamed, joined a high-level Somalia delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister, H.E @SalahJama at Somalia’s first Working Party Meeting for WTO Accession—a historic milestone in the country’s journey towards integrating into the global trading system.

Speaking at the event, Dr Abdisalam noted that as Somalia aligns its trade and economic policies with WTO standards, SNBS plays a critical role in providing reliable economic and trade data—essential for WTO negotiations. “Accurate statistics on economic performance, trade flows and investment trends will support Somalia’s case for accession and ensure informed decision-making”, observed the DG.

With its strategic geographic position and recent accession to the East African Community (EAC), Somalia is positioning itself as a key player in global trade. WTO membership will enhance market access, attract investment and strengthen Somalia’s role in the international economy.

SNBS is committed to supporting data-based policymaking so that Somalia’s economic data meets international standards, reinforcing the country’s pathway towards WTO membership. @AbdisalamHumbul @abdirahm_omar

[WTO @wto]

📅 This week:
✔️ #ecommerce Work Programme
✔️ Working Party on the Accession of #Somalia 🇸🇴
✔️ #Trade4Peace Week
✔️ General Council
✔️ WTO Trade Dialogue on Food -
✔️ Council for Trade in Services
👉 https://t.co/PFXzaKMYEA

[OPM Somalia 🇸🇴 @SomaliPM]

Ra’iisul Wasaare Ku-Xigeenka Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane @SalahJama , ayaa maanta magaalada Geneva kaga qeybgalay wadahadallada ku saabsan ku biirista Soomaaliya ee Ururka Ganacsiga Adduunka (WTO).

Wadahadalladan, oo Soomaaliya muddo sugaysay, ayaa muhiim u ah dadaallada dalka ee lagu horumarinayo iskaashiga ganacsi iyo kobcinta dhaqaalaha.

Ku biirista WTO waxa ay Soomaaliya u sahlaysaa helitaanka suuqyo ganacsi oo caalami ah, xoojinta maalgashiga shisheeye, iyo fududeynta ganacsiga caalamiga ah.

Soomaaliya ayaa horey uga mid noqotay ururrada gobolka sida East African Community (EAC) iyo Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), kuwaas oo muhiim u ah xoojinta iskaashiga dhaqaale ee gobolka.

Sidoo kale, sanadkan 2025, Soomaaliya waxay xubin rasmi ah ka noqotay Golaha Ammaanka ee Qaramada Midoobay, taas oo muujinaysa doorka firfircoon ee dowladda Soomaaliya ay ka ciyaarayso arrimaha caalamiga ah.

[Trade for Peace @Trade_for_Peace]

Excited to announce 4th ed. of #TradeForPeace Week! Organised in collab. w/ @Interpeace_Org & @economicspeace, this event dives into how trade can foster sustainable peace & stability. More details in our video.
Join T4P Week: https://t.co/7NP6aMkNWA
🗓️17-21 Feb 2025
📍WTO/Zoom

[Somalia Mission to UN, Geneva @SomaliaUNGeneva]

Today marks a historic milestone as Somalia's delegation attends the 1st Working Party Meeting for @wto accession in Geneva

A significant step towards strengthening Somalia's role on the global stage!

Exciting times ahead for trade and economic growth.
#Somalia #WTO #Peace

[Somalia WTO Accession @SomaliaWTO]

At the @WTO headquarters, this Monday February 17th has been declared “Somalia Day” as we engage in our 1st Working Party Meeting with WTO member nations from around the world. We look forward to productive discussions on Somalia’s accession journey 🇸🇴#Somalia2WTO @OshikawaMaika

[Somalia WTO Accession @SomaliaWTO]

In just 2 days,🇸🇴takes a monumental step towards integrating into the global trading system as it holds its first Working Party Meeting with the @WTO! This marks the beginning of Somalia’s formal accession process, strengthening our nation’s position in the international market📈

[Somalia WTO Accession @SomaliaWTO]

The #Somalia negotiation team is in Geneva, Switzerland this week preparing for Somalia’s first ever Working Party meeting with the #WorldTradeOrganization! Stay tuned for more updates on the historic process kicking off #February17 #Somalia2WTO @NOIweala @OshikawaMaika @WTO

[Somalia WTO Accession @SomaliaWTO]

At the @WTO headquarters, this Monday February 17th has been declared “Somalia Day” as we engage in our 1st Working Party Meeting with WTO member nations from around the world. We look forward to productive discussions on Somalia’s accession journey 🇸🇴#Somalia2WTO @OshikawaMaika

[Somalia WTO Accession @SomaliaWTO]

In just 2 days,🇸🇴takes a monumental step towards integrating into the global trading system as it holds its first Working Party Meeting with the @WTO! This marks the beginning of Somalia’s formal accession process, strengthening our nation’s position in the international market📈

[Somalia WTO Accession @SomaliaWTO]

The #Somalia negotiation team is in Geneva, Switzerland this week preparing for Somalia’s first ever Working Party meeting with the #WorldTradeOrganization! Stay tuned for more updates on the historic process kicking off #February17 #Somalia2WTO @NOIweala @OshikawaMaika @WTO

[Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @NOIweala]

There was a spotlight of Accessions during the Public Forum. Happy to receive H.E @SMirziyoyeva Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan and Deputy Prime Minister H.E Jamshid Khodjaev, to receive an update on Uzbekistan’s Accession which seems to be proceeding successfully.

Somalia has also kick started its Accession process with the appointment by H.E President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Chief Negotiator H.E Mr. Sadiq Abdikarim Haji Ibrahim and the new Ambassador to the WTO and UN Institutions H.E Ambassador Khadra Dualeh. Happy to receive them both. We stand ready to work hand in hand with Somalia to facilitate its accession process.

[Dalmar @DalmarHassanK]

WTO UPDATE #Somalia

#Somalia’s Chief Trade Negotiator to the WTO met with Mr. Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) on the sidelines of the WTO’s Public Forum, where they discussed support to Somalia’s WTO accession process and ongoing trade reforms including capacity building and training in partnership with TRAPCA.

[Villa Somalia @TheVillaSomalia]

In Luzern, Switzerland 🇨🇭 , President @HassanSMohamud chaired a roundtable discussion on peace, security & economic dynamics, attended by representatives from the Federal Government of Somalia, @InterpeaceTweet and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

In his opening remarks, the President highlighted ongoing peacebuilding efforts in Somalia under his vision of ‘Somalia in Peace with itself and Peace with the World’. He also emphasized the importance of @wto membership and the role of trade in addressing fragility and economic growth.

President Hassan further underscored the Government’s commitment to advancing peace and stability through the @Trade_for_Peace concept. He emphasized efforts to consolidate reconciliation at both state and national levels, and ongoing stabilization efforts aimed at restoring crucial citizen centred services to help communities in newly liberated areas build sustainable and secure livelihoods.

[Dalmar @DalmarHassanK]

Great news #Somalia has cleared all dues to the #WTO 'World Trade Organisation' that have accumulated over 30 years, using its own resources, #Somalia's accession to the WTO is absolutely necessary for our country to benefit fully from, and exponentially expand our international trade.

@SwedeninSomalia, @MOFASomalia