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DJIBOUTI CITY, November 2, 2026 – Somalia and Djibouti have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation between their parliamentary institutions.
The agreement was signed in Djibouti City by the Speaker of Somalia's House of the People, Abdoulkadir Mohamed Nour ‘Jaamac’ and the President of Djibouti's National Assembly, Dileita Mohamed Dileita.
The memorandum establishes a framework for expanding cooperation between the two legislative bodies, with a focus on sharing expertise, exchanging institutional experience and developing partnerships.
Under the agreement, the two sides intend to cooperate on improving legislative processes, strengthening the professional skills of parliamentary staff, organising training programmes, conducting legal research and modernising parliamentary working procedures.
The agreement also provides for closer coordination between standing committees, the use of modern technology, improved data security and the establishment of parliamentary friendship groups between Somalia and Djibouti.
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It further outlines plans to coordinate positions on issues discussed at regional and international parliamentary forums.
Speaking after the signing ceremony Dileita welcomed the outcome of discussions with the Somali delegation, saying the exchanges had produced positive results for both countries.
Speaker Nour said Mogadishu was committed to strengthening parliamentary relations with Djibouti through greater exchanges of expertise and institutional partnerships.
The agreement marks another step in efforts by the two neighbouring countries to expand bilateral cooperation across government.