Libya and Somalia Formalize Cooperation Agreements
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Synopsis
On February 25, 2023, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met to strengthen bilateral relations and signed several cooperation memoranda, including visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders and agreements on urban development and economic cooperation.
Key Takeaways
- Libya and Somalia signed memoranda of cooperation.
- Agreements include visa exemptions for diplomats.
- Joint committee to enhance bilateral relations.
- Focus on regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
- Discussion of Libyan investments in Somalia.
Tripoli, Feb 25 (NationPress) The Prime Minister of Libya, Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah, engaged in discussions with the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and collaborative efforts concerning regional matters. During this meeting, a series of memoranda of cooperation were officially signed.
The agreements encompass exemption from entry visas for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports. Additionally, an accord was reached for political consultation between the foreign ministries to bolster diplomatic coordination regarding issues of mutual interest. Another significant agreement was established between Tripoli and Mogadishu aimed at fostering collaboration in local governance and urban development, as per a statement released by the Libyan Government on Facebook.
The statement further revealed that both parties consented to form a joint high-level committee to revisit prior agreements, explore Libyan investments in Somalia, and strengthen economic and developmental cooperation, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Moreover, they underscored the necessity for collaborative efforts on regional concerns, particularly within the Horn of Africa, especially considering Somalia's upcoming role following its election to the UN Security Council, which is expected to contribute towards promoting regional stability and security while enhancing cooperation among neighboring nations.
On the same day, the Somali president also conferred with Mohamed Menfi, the president of Libya's internationally recognized Presidency Council, discussing strategies to advance bilateral relations, resume cooperation, and align positions in both African and international platforms.
Agreements were signed, including those pertaining to visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders and a political consultation agreement between their foreign ministries. Additional accords addressed urban development partnerships between Tripoli and Mogadishu, with intentions to establish a joint high-level committee to evaluate previous agreements and deliberate on Libyan investments across various sectors in Somalia, as stated by the Libyan government on Facebook.
