Wednesday October 29, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali government and the Federal
Republic of Germany signed a €75 million development cooperation agreement in
Mogadishu on Wednesday.
The agreement was signed by the Minister of Planning,
Investment and Economic Development, Mahmud A. Sheikh Farah (Beenebeene), and
Ms. Julia Hanning, Head of the East Africa Department at Germany’s Federal
Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The new cooperation framework, which aligns with Somalia’s
National Transformation Plan (NTP 2025–2029), focuses on key priority areas
including agriculture and food systems, education, employment, technical and
vocational education and training (TVET), water and irrigation management, and
climate change resilience.
The signing followed two days of high-level discussions in
Mogadishu between Somali and German officials, building on the strong
development collaboration established through an earlier accord signed in 2023.
“This partnership reinforces the priorities of the NTP,
especially job creation, basic services, and climate resilience,” Minister
Beenebeene said.
Ms. Julia Hanning reaffirmed Germany’s dedication to
supporting Somalia’s progress, emphasizing Berlin’s commitment to promoting
impactful programs that enhance service delivery, employment, and inclusive
economic growth. She noted that Somalia and Germany share over 60 years of
multifaceted and friendly relations, rooted in mutual respect and cooperation.
The agreement represents a renewed commitment to Somalia’s
development agenda, advancing shared goals of economic growth, institutional
resilience, and sustainable national transformation.
Germany is one of the key European Union member states
supporting Somalia in the areas of governance, economic reform, and climate
adaptation.