Somalia to Collaborate with IOM in Ensuring Safe Migration Pathways

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Federal government of Somalia and the International Organization for Migration have agreed to enhance collaboration in finding sustainable solutions to address migration challenges and alleviate human suffering caused by illegal migrations.

Somalia’s permanent secretary in the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation ministry Hamza Adan Haadoow emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring safe and dignified migration pathways during a meeting with IOM officials in Mogadishu led by IOM Somalia Country Director Manuel Marques Pereira.

The meeting also explored ways to align IOM’s efforts with Somalia’s National Transformation Plan, a five-year strategy to drive the country’s progress across key sectors.

Haadow highlighted the Ministry’s leadership in fostering partnerships that advance Somalia’s development goals and reaffirmed its role in spearheading initiatives to build a prosperous and resilient nation.

On his part, Pereira lauded the Ministry’s proactive approach and stressed the need for international partners to focus on Somalia’s potential and developmental opportunities.

He reiterated IOM’s support for Somalia’s transformative agenda and its readiness to collaborate on initiatives that foster sustainable progress.