The Head of Government holds talks with the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia

The Head of Government, Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, held talks on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Rabat, with the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre. These discussions provided an opportunity to review various issues of common interest and to examine ways to further strengthen the age-old relations between Morocco and Somalia, under the leadership of the two Heads of State, HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, and the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud.
During these talks, the Head of Government recalled the attachment of HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, to strengthening the fraternal ties and fruitful cooperation between the two countries, highlighting Morocco's continued support for all initiatives likely to consolidate peace, stability, and the sovereignty of the Somali Republic over its territory.
The Head of Government praised Somalia's constant support for the Kingdom's territorial integrity, particularly noting the vote by this friendly country on October 31, 2025, as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, in favor of the historic UN Resolution 2797. This resolution enshrined the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the basis for a solution to the artificial conflict over the Moroccan Sahara.
For his part, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre conveyed the greetings of the government and people of the Republic of Somalia to HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist him. He noted that the talks with the Head of Government were an opportunity to explore ways to strengthen bilateral relations and open new prospects for economic and political cooperation between the two countries.
These constructive discussions also provided an opportunity to address the importance of developing a bilateral economic partnership and deepening cooperation and the exchange of experiences in various fields.