Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed several agreements to bolster bilateral cooperation. These include visa exemptions, political consultation agreements, and initiatives for urban development. A joint high-level committee will oversee existing agreements and evaluate investment opportunities, aiming to strengthen regional stability and cooperation in light of Somalia’s UN Security Council role.
On February 25, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held discussions regarding their countries’ bilateral relations and regional cooperation. This meeting resulted in the signing of multiple memoranda aimed at enhancing diplomatic and economic ties.
The key agreements include mutual exemption from entry visas for holders of diplomatic and service passports, an agreement for political consultations between their foreign ministries, and a partnership to support local governance and urban development initiatives between Tripoli and Mogadishu.
A joint high-level committee is to be established to examine prior agreements, focus on Libyan investments in Somalia, and develop cooperation in economic and development sectors, as outlined in a statement issued by the Libyan Government.
Both leaders highlighted the importance of regional collaboration, particularly in the Horn of Africa, especially with Somalia’s new role on the UN Security Council that could bolster stability and security in the region. Additionally, President Mohamud had a separate meeting with Mohamed Menfi, the president of Libya’s Presidential Council, where they discussed enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in international forums.
These developments reflect an ongoing commitment by both nations to strengthen mutual relations through diplomatic dialogue and coordinated efforts in regional stability, highlighting the importance of action through collective agreements.
The recent meeting between Libyan and Somali leaders has resulted in significant memoranda aimed at fostering closer ties through diplomatic agreements and economic partnerships. The establishment of a joint committee is set to further enhance collaboration on investments and urban development while also addressing regional security issues as Somalia joins the UN Security Council.
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