Somali Prime Minister heads to China to attend the 7th China-Arab States Expo to boost economic ties

Mogadishu – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre departed for China on Saturday to attend the 7th China-Arab States Expo, scheduled to be held in Yinchuan.

This high-level forum will focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and energy between China and the Arab world.

Somalia's participation is seen as a strategic step toward deepening its economic ties and seeking development partnerships with Beijing and Arab countries.

According to government officials, Prime Minister Barre is expected to hold bilateral meetings with senior Chinese officials and international business leaders on the sidelines of the event.

The Somali government views the expo as an opportunity to attract foreign investment and enhance strategic cooperation in key economic sectors.

The China-Arab States Expo has become a key platform for economic diplomacy, providing countries like Somalia with a gateway to broader regional and international markets.