By Zakaria Hassan - Reporter
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MOGADISHU, 21 October 2026 Mogadishu is hosting the Somalia–Uganda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) meeting for the first time on Wednesday, with the two countries reviewing the implementation of previous agreements and exploring ways to expand economic cooperation.
More than 100 delegates from Uganda are attending alongside 146 Somali representatives. The gathering includes a review of previous agreements, a business forum and a joint exhibition.
The meeting follows the inaugural session of the Somalia–Uganda Joint Permanent Commission, held in Kampala on 7–8 October 2025. Delegations are now assessing progress on earlier commitments and identifying challenges affecting their implementation.
Ongoing discussions cover security, defence, labour, health, energy, fisheries, finance, transport, civil aviation, tourism, product standards and statistics.
A bilateral labour agreement is among the proposed documents scheduled for signing, alongside other agreements concerning air services, military training, customs, health and statistics. It has not yet been confirmed which agreements have been formally signed.
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The business forum is also showcasing investment and trade opportunities, with presentations scheduled from Uganda Airlines, SOMINVEST and investment promotion institutions.
Uganda has long supported Somalia in the security sector, while both countries are also members of the East African Community (EAC), which Somalia joined in 2024.
According to the official programme, discussions will continue on 22 October, when delegates are scheduled to endorse agreed outcomes and sign the Mogadishu Declaration on bilateral investment and trade cooperation.