Somalia, Saudi Arabia Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Media, Culture and Tourism

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, H.E. Abdifatah Kasim Mohamud, received the Saudi Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Ahmed Bin Mohamed Al-Muwallad, in Mogadishu on Sunday.

The two sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in media, culture and tourism, with a focus on expanding media broadcasting and strengthening Arabic-language programming.

The Minister and Ambassador also toured national media facilities, including Somali National Television, the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), Radio Muqdisho and its historical archives.

Minister Abdifatah thanked the Government of Saudi Arabia for its continued support to Somalia, while the Ambassador reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government and the Somali people.

The meeting underscored ongoing efforts to deepen Somalia-Saudi Arabia cooperation in media, culture and tourism.