Somali Foreign Minister Arrives in Cairo for Russia — Africa Partnership Forum. Cairo, Egypt – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H. E.
Abdisalan Abdi Ali, arrived in Cairo today, Friday, to lead the Somali delegation at the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia — Africa Partnership Forum.
The two — day event, scheduled from December 19 to 20, aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and foster collaboration between the African continent and Russia.
The forum, which convenes key decision — makers from across Africa and the Russian Federation, is a significant platform for dialogue.
It brings together Foreign Ministers from African nations and high — level representatives from various regional organizations.
The assembly seeks to address shared challenges and opportunities in the current geopolitical landscape. This session builds upon the foundational work established during the first Ministerial Conference of the partnership, held in Sochi, Russia, in November 2024.
The Cairo conference is designed to review progress made since the inaugural meeting and to set concrete, actionable goals for the coming year. Key items on the agenda for the two-day summit include discussions on expanding trade relations and attracting foreign direct investment.
The delegates will also explore strategic cooperation in the energy sector and the development of infrastructure, which is a priority for Somalia and other African nations.
Somalia’s active participation in this forum highlights the Federal Government’s commitment to diversifying its international partnerships and engaging in economic diplomacy to secure resources for national reconstruction. Further details are expected as the conference progresses.
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Source: sonna.
