{"id":435509,"date":"2025-02-03T19:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/?p=435509"},"modified":"2025-02-03T19:08:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:08:00","slug":"minister-of-finance-leads-key-delegation-at-pivotal-conference-in-riyadh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/minister-of-finance-leads-key-delegation-at-pivotal-conference-in-riyadh\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister of Finance Leads Key Delegation at Pivotal Conference in Riyadh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mogadishu, (SONNA) &#8211; The delegation led by the Federal Government of Somalia&#8217;s Minister of Finance, H.E Bihi Iman Igeh, is currently in Riyadh for a pivotal conference with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Our primary goal is to advance Somalia&#8217;s economy and explore investment opportunities in our nation\u2019s abundant natural resources. This gathering represents a significant step towards enhancing our financial landscape and fostering sustainable economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Cige is joined by a diverse group of representatives from the Office of the President, the Prime Minister&#8217;s Office, and various ministries, including Finance, Planning, Oil, the Central Bank, the Financial Reporting Agency, the National Statistics Office, and the Auditor General&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<p>This four-day conference will primarily review the progress made by the Somali government since the recent debt relief announcement. It aims to outline a strategic plan for economic development and discuss investment in developmental projects that could lead Somalia towards economic self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n<p>In his opening remarks, Minister Cige elaborated on the Ministry of Finance&#8217;s efforts towards financial reform and the modernization of revenue sources, emphasizing that these initiatives are on track for achieving financial advancement.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister also highlighted the Federal Government of Somalia&#8217;s commitment to transparency and financial improvement, expressing gratitude to the IMF and the World Bank for their collaborative support and technical assistance to Somalia&#8217;s financial institutions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-435510\" src=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/d61d53f7-009b-4046-9165-1e1debcaa4c0-1024x836.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"836\" 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