Somalia Launches National Trade Consultation Ahead of the HoAI Trade Ministers Meeting
H.E. Gamal M. Hassan, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia, together with Mr. Liban Obsiye, Head of the HoAI Secretariat, acting in representation of the Minister of Finance and Chair of the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI), H.E. Bihi Iman Egeh, officially launched the Somalia National Trade Consultation on Regional Trade Facilitation.
The three-day consultation brings together government institutions, development partners, including the World Bank, the European Union, and Germany, as well as regional stakeholders to review progress under the existing Regional Trade Facilitation Roadmap and identify priorities for its update.
In his opening remarks, H.E. Minister Gamal emphasized the need to move beyond dialogue and policy commitments toward concrete actions that facilitate trade and drive economic growth. He called for a prioritized pipeline of regional trade integration projects and highlighted the importance of delivering tangible outcomes, including improved trade infrastructure, border facilities, and cross-border connectivity.
The consultation will help shape Somalia's contributions to the updated Regional Trade Facilitation Roadmap and inform discussions at the upcoming HoAI Trade Ministers Meeting, advancing regional trade, connectivity, and economic integration across the Horn of Africa.
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