A delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, led by Minister Mohamed Abdulkadir Ali, has paid an official working visit to Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
During the visit, Minister Ali held a comprehensive meeting with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov. The discussions focused on expanding and strengthening cooperation between the two countries in several key areas, including youth policy development, cultural exchange and youth integration, training initiatives, athlete development, and the advancement of youth-centered projects in both nations.
Both ministers agreed on the importance of deepening the partnership between their respective ministries. They jointly emphasized the need to advance a Bilateral Agreement that would serve as an effective framework to address the evolving needs of youth and sports sectors in the two countries.
Throughout the meeting, the two sides also explored ways to formally launch a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will outline the structure and mechanisms for sustained collaboration. The proposed MoU is expected to guide joint programs, capacity-building activities, and knowledge-sharing opportunities between Somalia and Azerbaijan.
The Minister’s visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening Somalia–Azerbaijan relations. Officials anticipate that the upcoming MoU will pave the way for substantial progress in youth empowerment, sports development, and broader people-to-people cooperation between the two nations.