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MOGADISHU — Bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Republic of Italy received a new developmental boost; following the Somali government’s announcement of a Rome-funded strategic plan to construct three modern hospitals in the towns of Afmadow, Harardhere, and Adale, marking a major milestone aimed at upgrading the quality of medical and essential services directed to the local community.
This prominent developmental announcement came following high-level official talks held by Somali Prime Minister, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, today, Monday, in the capital, Mogadishu, with the Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Somalia, H.E. Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, dedicated to discussing ways to enhance joint cooperation and follow up on ongoing projects.
The planned medical facilities will be distributed across vital geographies including the Lower Jubba, Mudug, and Middle Shabelle regions; thereby contributing directly to expanding universal health coverage and improving medical and therapeutic infrastructure capacities in those regions to meet population aspirations and alleviate their hardships.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed a package of strategic initiatives and programs supported by the Italian government in Somalia, particularly in the sectors of healthcare, education, infrastructure, and reconstruction, as well as providing technical support to sovereign institutions and building local capacities.
The Prime Minister praised the historical relations and close ties binding the two friendly countries and peoples, emphasizing the importance of the ongoing partnership with Rome in supporting sustainable stability efforts, achieving comprehensive economic and social development, and ensuring improved public services for citizens.
The Prime Minister briefed the Italian Ambassador on the structural reform package led by the Federal Government regarding security enhancement, financial and economic reform, and the modernization of the electoral system, noting steady progress in activating the efficiency and protection of state institutions.
For his part, Italian Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi reaffirmed Rome’s steadfast commitment to continuing its support for development and reconstruction plans across various Somali regions, expressing his country’s keenness to deepen the diplomatic and economic partnership to serve the mutual interests of both countries.
This new medical funding reflects the continuous international commitment to accompanying the recovery and institutional capacity-building phase taking place in the country, extending a long-standing partnership that for decades focused on empowering vital sectors and anchoring the foundations of sustainable stability.
This renewed Italian support for the Somali health sector represents a qualitative shift toward transitioning from emergency relief to sustainable development and structural construction. Selecting pivotal regional towns such as Afmadow, Harardhere, and Adale for hospital construction directly alleviates logistical pressures on the capital, Mogadishu, while institutionalizing the decentralization of essential services. Moreover, this high-level coordination enhances international partners’ confidence in the capacity of national institutions to manage and execute major sovereign projects in alignment with the comprehensive national vision for recovery and prosperity.
