All through the years, Qatar has been a constant presence, offering humanitarian and developmental support throughout occasions of drought, famine, and different crises in Somalia.
Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister stated his nation’s relationship with Qatar stands as a testomony to enduring cultural ties and a shared imaginative and prescient, throughout an unique interview with Doha Information final week.
Salah Jama sat with Doha Information for an interview throughout an official go to to Qatar on the sidelines of an occasion organised by KON Group, outlining the evolving relationship between the 2 international locations.
“We’ve got been warmly welcomed and properly acquired by the federal government and the individuals of Qatar, and it’s an honour to be right here,” Jama shared through the interview.
Past formal state-to-state connections, there’s an ever rising Somali group in Qatar, with many diaspora households having lived right here for generations.
“We’ve got a really sturdy Somali group in Qatar,” he emphasised, underscoring the numerous presence and affect of the Somali diaspora.
These expatriates, contributing to the Qatari society in numerous capacities, additionally function a bridge, additional strengthening the bonds between the 2 nations.
“The function of the Somali diaspora in rebuilding the nation and sending a remittance and contributing to the training sector and contributing to the well being sector in serving to households has been the lifeline of Somali society within the absence of state.”
All through the years, this relationship has developed, shifting in tempo with altering wants and rising alternatives. As Somalia steadily recovers from a chronic battle, Qatar has been a steadfast ally within the rebuilding efforts.
“Qatar has been one of many key companions within the revival of the Somali State by contributing to completely different facets of it,” Jama acknowledged.
As Somalia navigates in the direction of political stability and improved safety, Jama anticipates quite a few prospects for elevated collaboration.
He believes that the nation’s rising economic system, enriched with assets within the blue economic system, agriculture, fisheries, and pure assets, coupled with its strategic geographical location, present thrilling funding alternatives.
With Qatar’s world financial prominence, Jama sees mutual advantages. “I believe we provide an excellent alternative for buyers like Qatar to put money into Somalia and we’ve made super positive aspects in our monetary laws, governance constructions, and safety,” he asserted.
Recognising Qatar’s management in battle decision and peace-building, Jama believes that such experience might considerably help Somalia’s pursuit of peace and stability.
“Qatar can play a really vital function in our pursuit of peace and stability, financial progress, and political agreements and settlements.”
“If and after we attain a section of negotiation, we’re not at that section for now, I believe experience from Qatar and different actors could be welcome. However for now, the technique that we put in place is working positive and we want a strategic partnership from all actors.”
Past the realms of government-led collaborations, Jama additionally emphasised the potential for Qatari personal and public sector enterprises to put money into Somalia. He believes that the African nation, with its enhancing regulatory atmosphere and inherently entrepreneurial society, supplies a ripe enterprise atmosphere for funding.
Nevertheless, in addressing the safety challenges posed by Al Shabaab, Somalia has made outstanding strides, Jama famous.
The federal government’s three-pronged technique to fight the extremist group – army motion, ideological countermeasures, and monetary restrictions – has yielded substantial outcomes.
He additionally underlined the important function of the Somali diaspora within the nation’s rebuilding course of, recognizing their vital contributions throughout various sectors, together with training, well being, and household assist.
He inspired the Somali group in Qatar to use their skilled abilities and data to additional profit their homeland.
“Qatar is a global hub for progressive concepts for sustainable programmes and for pondering each domestically and globally,” he stated, suggesting that the diaspora might function conduits for these improvements.
Below President Mamoud’s management, Somalia has launched into a six-pillar technique centered on political and safety sector reforms and intensifying efforts in opposition to Al Shabaab.
With Imaginative and prescient 2063, the nation is marching in the direction of long-term financial and developmental targets.
