Somali Minister Credits Security Gains To  Socio-economic, Political Progress

Morocco, 28 November 2025 – Somalia is on the right path to recovery defined by democratic maturity, institutional reform, and economic re-integration following three decades of civil war and terrorism,  Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, has said.

Speaking at the plenary session of MEDays 2025 Forum in Morocco,  on Thursday, Minister Ali affirmed that the government's success in fighting  terrorism and taking back territory created the platform for Somalia to " develop and economically integrate once more.”

Ali confirmed the government has "succeeded in commencing “our first initial oil exploration in Somalia" and expects a "big announcement coming very soon when it comes to mineral resources.”

Addressing institutional challenges, Ali detailed several key reforms underway:

• Constitutional Review: The Somali parliament has succeeded in reviewing the constitution, established in 2012. The Minister noted that the first four chapters of the constitution have been completed.
• Political Consistency: The country now benefits from stability, having maintained the same government for "more than almost four years," which stands in contrast to a past that saw "frequent changes in the Prime Minister’s position.”
• Security Priority: Ali stressed that the stability and the security of the country is the foundation upon which all other development rests.