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Somalia and Qatar formalized a new defense partnership on Monday, signing an agreement designed to deepen military cooperation and expand security coordination between the two nations.
Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and Qatari Defense Minister Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani signed the agreement on the sidelines of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference, according to Somalia's state-run news agency SONNA.
The deal aims to enhance defense collaboration, establish mechanisms for security coordination and support joint initiatives to promote stability at regional and international levels, the agency reported.
SONNA characterized the agreement as evidence of the expanding strategic partnership between the two countries, highlighting their mutual commitment to advancing cooperation in defense and security domains.
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The agreement was signed during DIMDEX 2026, which Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated earlier Monday at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha. The ninth edition of the exhibition is hosting more than 200 Qatari and international companies across a space exceeding 40,000 square meters.
The four-day event focuses on maritime, land and air defense sectors and has drawn record attendance from official delegations, with more than 110 delegations participating from countries worldwide.
Qatar has increasingly engaged with Horn of Africa nations in recent years, positioning itself as a diplomatic and security partner in the strategically important region. Somalia, which has faced decades of instability and conflict, has sought to diversify its international partnerships as it works to rebuild its security institutions and counter militant threats.
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