Somalia, China Tourism Group Explore Investment Opportunities in Tourism

GOOBJOOG NEWS | BEIJING: Somalia and China Tourism Group (CTG) have expressed interest in expanding cooperation and exploring investment opportunities in Somalia’s tourism sector following talks between a Somali government delegation and the Chinese company in Beijing.

The discussions focused on identifying potential areas of partnership, with CTG expressing interest in learning more about Somalia’s tourism market and the investment opportunities available in the country.

During the meeting at the Somali Embassy in Beijing, Somalia presented opportunities in coastal tourism, hotel development, agritourism and the promotion of historical sites, seeking to attract Chinese expertise, technology and investment.

The Director General of Somalia’s Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism told CTG executives that the country was interested in building partnerships with Chinese tourism companies, both state-owned and private, to support the recovery and development of the sector.

CTG General Manager Manica Zheng welcomed the presentation and expressed the company’s interest in exploring Somalia’s tourism potential and possible areas of cooperation.

The talks reflect Mogadishu’s broader efforts to attract Chinese investment beyond traditional trade, with tourism emerging as one of the sectors the government hopes to develop through international partnerships.

Somalia has a long coastline along the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, as well as historical sites and cultural attractions that offer opportunities for tourism development. However, the sector requires investment in infrastructure, hospitality services, technology and professional expertise.

The Somali delegation included Ambassador to China Dr Hodan Abdi and senior officials from the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Office of the Prime Minister.

The engagement forms part of a wider series of economic discussions between Somali officials and Chinese business representatives aimed at expanding trade and investment ties between the two countries.