By Zamzam Daqarre - Reporter
MOGADISHU, 13 October 2026 Somalia and Algeria held talks on Monday on strengthening trade ties and establishing a joint business council, according to Somali National Television (SNTV).
Somalia’s Ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, met Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Prof. Kamel Rezig, on Oct. 12.
The meeting focused on increasing marketing of Algerian products in Somalia, exploring export opportunities and examining how Algerian goods could help meet demand in the Somali market, SNTV reported.
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The two sides also discussed plans to establish the Somalia-Algeria Business Council to strengthen ties between businesses, encourage joint commercial initiatives and facilitate economic cooperation.
The proposed council is expected to serve as a platform for Somali and Algerian businesses to strengthen connections and explore trade opportunities in both markets.
The discussions form part of efforts by the two countries to expand commercial relations, with emphasis on movement of goods and cooperation between business communities.