By Maher Ahmed - Reporter
Somalia, July 7, 2026 – Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Abdulfatah Qasim Mohamud, hosted Italian Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi in Mogadishu on Tuesday to discuss expanding cooperation in media, cultural exchange, and tourism development, according to Somalia’s National TV.
During the visit, the Somali minister and the Italian ambassador toured the National Theatre, the government broadcasting departments, and the Radio Mogadishu archives to observe ongoing operations and discuss ways to enhance institutional capacity.
Officials discussed reviving Italian language programming on Radio Mogadishu, developing film and media production, and promoting cultural exchanges aimed at strengthening ties between Somalia and Italy. The meeting also explored training opportunities for Somali media professionals and joint projects to support tourism initiatives.
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“Somalia is committed to deepening its strategic partnership with Italy in media, culture, and tourism,” Minister Mohamud said. “We appreciate Italy’s ongoing support and look forward to expanding collaboration.”
Ambassador Coppi reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to assisting Somalia in strengthening institutional capacity and promoting cultural and tourism initiatives. He highlighted the importance of joint projects and investment in Somalia’s media and cultural sectors.
The discussions signal a renewed focus on leveraging Somalia’s cultural heritage and media infrastructure to promote economic development and international partnerships.