Somalia and Italy Forge New Path in Tourism and Culture
Somalia and Italy are set to strengthen their bilateral cooperation following a high-level meeting between Somalia's Minister of Information and Italy's Ambassador. Discussions covered media, culture, tourism, and institutional capacity building, with both nations committing to joint projects to deepen their strategic partnership.Somalia's Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdulfatah Qasim Mohamud, recently hosted Italy's Ambassador to Somalia, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, for significant discussions aimed at bolstering cooperation between their respective nations. The high-level meeting underscored a mutual commitment to deepening strategic ties across various sectors.
The visit commenced with Minister Abdulfatah and Ambassador Daccò Coppi touring key Somali institutions. They explored the National Theatre, observed the operations of Somalia's state media departments, and delved into the historic archives of Radio Muqdisho. This tour provided them with a firsthand understanding of the daily work these institutions undertake to serve the Somali public.
During their formal meeting, the two officials engaged in extensive talks regarding the expansion of cooperation. Key areas of focus included media, information, culture, and tourism. They also emphasized professional training initiatives and efforts to strengthen the institutional capacity of Somalia's Ministry of Information. Further discussions revolved around broadening collaboration between Somali and Italian media entities, reviving Italian-language programming on Radio Muqdisho, and enhancing joint efforts in film production and cultural exchanges.
Minister Abdulfatah expressed gratitude to the Italian government for its consistent support to Somalia, reiterating his ministry's dedication to reinforcing the strategic partnership. Ambassador Daccò Coppi, in turn, reaffirmed Italy's unwavering commitment to supporting Somalia and conveyed his readiness to expand cooperation in media, culture, tourism, and overall institutional development. The productive meeting concluded with a joint agreement to further solidify Somalia-Italy cooperation through future projects. These initiatives will be specifically designed to advance media institutions and enhance governmental capacities, thereby strengthening the longstanding relations between the two countries.