MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre received the European Union’s newly appointed Ambassador to Somalia, László Eduárd Máthé, at his office, where the two discussed strengthening relations and strategic cooperation between Somalia and the European Union.
18 October, 2026
Prime Minister Hamza thanked the European Union for its continued support for the Federal Government of Somalia and emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation based on shared interests, peace and the country’s development.
The discussions focused particularly on cooperation in security, economic development, state-building, support for government institutions and the implementation of Somalia’s priority development plans.
Prime Minister Hamza also briefed the EU ambassador on progress made in the areas of security, democracy and state-building. He highlighted the DanQaran administration’s commitment to strengthening state institutions, improving security, expanding economic opportunities and enhancing public services.
The prime minister underscored the importance of maintaining close cooperation with Somalia’s international partners as the country works to advance its national priorities.
For his part, Ambassador Máthé reaffirmed the importance the European Union attaches to its relationship with Somalia and expressed the EU’s commitment to continuing cooperation in support of peace, stability and development in the country.
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