The House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia convened its 15th session of the week at the parliamentary headquarters, under the leadership of the Speaker, H.E. Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe). A total of 140 Members of Parliament were present, reflecting strong parliamentary engagement and commitment to Somalia’s legislative agenda.
The session primarily focused on the second reading of the Agreement Establishing the East African Standby Force, a strategic initiative prepared by the Ministry of Defense. This agreement, which had successfully passed its first reading, was carefully reviewed in collaboration by the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee and the Defense Committee.
During the deliberations, Members of Parliament examined the key provisions of the agreement in detail, raising questions to the State Minister of Defense regarding its strategic relevance and its potential impact on enhancing Somalia’s national security and fostering regional cooperation in East Africa. The discussions underscored the critical role this agreement could play in strengthening Somalia’s defense capabilities while contributing to broader regional security frameworks.
In closing the session, Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe) directed the relevant parliamentary committees to finalize preparations for the third reading of the agreement, which will subsequently be presented for further debate and a formal vote.
In addition to the security-focused agenda, the House also progressed in other legislative areas. In the final segment of the day, the Members of the House of Representatives were divided into two groups to proceed with the second reading of the Medicine Bill. This reflects the House’s ongoing commitment to advancing critical legislation across multiple sectors, ensuring a balanced approach to national governance and public service development.
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