Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People Chairs 21st EAC Speakers’ Bureau Meeting

ARUSHA, (SONNA) — The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia and Chairperson of the Speakers’ Bureau of the East African Community (EAC), H.E. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jaamac), chaired the 21st meeting of the EAC Speakers’ Bureau in Arusha, Tanzania.

The meeting focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation, advancing parliamentary diplomacy, exchanging experiences and ensuring that East African integration delivers tangible benefits for the region’s people.

Speaker Abdulkadir briefed participants on the progress made by Somalia’s 11th Parliament, particularly in state-building, completion and approval of the Constitution, security and the rule of law, public financial management and economic development. He noted that the House of the People has approved more than 56 laws and 18 resolutions.

He said the House’s vision is to fully fulfil its constitutional responsibilities, particularly legislation and oversight, serve the interests of the Somali people, and contribute to strengthening EAC cooperation and integration.

Speaker Abdulkadir stressed that the future of the EAC depends on strong cooperation, resilient institutions and effective parliaments working in the interests and aspirations of their peoples, adding that Somalia is committed to playing its full role in advancing these efforts.

He also announced Somalia’s readiness to host the 22nd EAC Speakers’ Bureau Meeting in Mogadishu at the end of January 2027, expressing hope that the meeting would further strengthen joint efforts toward a united, prosperous and peaceful East African Community.