Djibouti, 19 October 2025 — Officials from Somalia and Djibouti have held bilateral talks in Djibouti City to strengthen cooperation in religious administration, mosque management, and efforts to counter extremism.
The meeting, held on Sunday, was led by Somalia’s Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Moktar Roobow Ali, and Djibouti’s Minister of Muslim Affairs, Goods and Waqfs, Moumin Hassan Barreh. Senior government officials, parliamentarians, and Islamic scholars from both countries attended the discussions.
The talks covered religious administration, training of clerics, zakat management, and oversight of waqf properties.
“Our visit was aimed at learning from our counterpart ministry’s experience, including in areas such as mosque administration, zakat management, and overall operations, so that we can gain knowledge, exchange experiences, and benefit as students,” Minister Roobow told Somali media.
Djiboutian officials highlighted their country's commitment to promoting Islamic values and addressing radicalization.
“Djibouti is committed to promoting peace, moderation, and tolerance, particularly through the Al Wasaatiya Institute, which works to spread the values of peaceful coexistence and justice in society,” Djibouti state media reported.
Minister Roobow and his delegation arrived in Djibouti on Saturday. The Sunday meeting was his first official engagement in the country since assuming office. No joint statement was issued after the discussions.
Somalia and Djibouti maintain long-standing relations across various sectors, and the latest engagement marks renewed efforts to enhance collaboration in religious and cultural affairs.
