Algiers (Dawan Africa) – Somalia and Algeria have signed three agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in governance, diplomacy, and political consultation.
The agreements were signed on Sunday following a meeting between Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulsalam Abdi Ali, and Algeria’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, at the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Algiers.
According to official statements from both ministries, the first agreement establishes a joint government committee to develop and advance relations between the two countries. The second agreement paves the way for training programmes for Somali diplomats to support capacity building and professional development. The third agreement focuses on creating a political consultation framework that will enable both sides to hold regular discussions to strengthen political and economic cooperation.
Following the signing, Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdulsalam Abdi Ali said the agreements open new avenues for collaboration in security, politics, and education.
“I am pleased to announce that in our meeting today we have signed three historic agreements, or MoUs. These agreements will open new pathways for bilateral cooperation in multiple fields, creating new opportunities for growth and shared prosperity,” the minister said.
The meeting also placed strong emphasis on enhancing cooperation between the two countries at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), where both currently hold non-permanent seats. Algeria has been a member since January 2024, with its term ending in December 2025, while Somalia began its term in January 2025 and will serve until the end of 2026.
Diplomatic relations between Somalia and Algeria began during the independence period, and both are active members of the African Union (AU), the Arab League (AL), and the United Nations (UN).