Rabat – The Economic Promotion Week for the Federal Republic of Somalia opened Monday in Rabat, to highlight the country’s economic strengths and foster promoting mutually beneficial business relations between operators in both countries.

The launch of this initiative brought together Ambassador and Director General of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI) Mohamed Methqal and a high-level Somali delegation. During the event, discussions focused on prospects for strengthening bilateral economic ties, in accordance with the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI for the sustainable development and prosperity of the African continent, according to an AMCI press release.

Led by Director General at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Ibrahim Ahmed Osman, the delegation includes senior officials from several ministries and public agencies, as well as representatives from the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Somali Banks Association.

The delegation’s participation reflects a shared ambition to bolster Morocco-Somalia economic relations, stimulate investment, and boost bilateral trade.

Scheduled for October 19-24, 2026, this week offers meetings with Moroccan institutions and economic operators, the press release states, noting that these discussions will highlight opportunities offered by the Somali economy and explore possibilities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, fisheries, energy, water, tourism, hydrocarbons, and financial services.

This initiative forms part of the economic diplomacy efforts led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates with the support of AMCI and its institutional and economic partners.

Meetings and visits are thus planned in several cities across the Kingdom, the press release concludes.