Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia on Thursday held its weekly meeting, focusing on the country’s overall situation, particularly security, government performance, and measures to address the impact of growing global security and economic pressures.
The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, approved the Regulation on Private Security Services, presented by the Ministry of Internal Security, as well as the Internal Audit Charter submitted by the Ministry of Planning.
The Cabinet also received data-driven briefings on river flooding and threats facing the country’s water resources, presented by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources. In addition, ministers reviewed a detailed report on rising commodity prices following the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the report prepared by the National Bureau of Statistics, imports into Somalia have declined by 40 percent due to disruptions linked to the Hormuz Strait crisis. The report indicated that food prices have increased by 10 percent, healthcare service costs by 14 percent, while prices of other goods have risen even further.
Cabinet members discussed appropriate response measures and instructed relevant ministries to take urgent action to ease the economic burden on the Somali people.
The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs also briefed the Cabinet on preparations for the Hajj pilgrimage, noting that Somali pilgrims this year will benefit from a dedicated terminal at Aden Adde International Airport.
Concluding the meeting, Prime Minister Hamza commended the prevailing security and stability in many parts of the country, especially in the capital Mogadishu, warning against any attempts to undermine public security and calling on citizens to safeguard peace and stability.
