Libya and Somalia Strengthen Ties Through New Cooperation Agreements
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed multiple memoranda on February 25, focusing on mutual visa exemptions, political consultations, and urban development. They agreed to form a joint committee to review past agreements and boost Libyan investments in Somalia, emphasizing their commitment to regional stability, especially with Somalia’s upcoming UN Security Council role.
On February 25, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional challenges. They signed several memoranda of cooperation, aiming to strengthen collaborations between Libya and Somalia.
The agreements included mutual visa exemptions for diplomatic, special, and service passport holders, and a political consultation agreement between their respective foreign ministries. Additionally, they established a partnership to promote local administrative improvements and urban development efforts in both nations.
A joint high-level committee will be formed to evaluate previous agreements and facilitate Libyan investments in Somalia. Both leaders emphasized the need for collaborative efforts on regional matters, particularly concerning the Horn of Africa, and Somalia’s anticipated role in the UN Security Council to foster regional stability.
On the same day, President Mohamud also conferred with Mohamed Menfi, the head of Libya’s Presidency Council, focusing on advancing bilateral cooperation. They discussed enhancing relations and aligning their positions in African and international conversations while reaffirming their commitment to strengthen ties through reciprocal agreements and joint initiatives.
Libya and Somalia have formalized their cooperation through various agreements aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations and regional stability. The formation of a joint committee to oversee investments and prior agreements signals a commitment to sustained economic collaboration and political dialogue between the two nations, reflecting their strategic interests in the Horn of Africa.
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