Djibouti and Somalia sign parliamentary cooperation deal
The agreement aims to deepen legislative ties through experience sharing and institutional partnerships.
Djibouti and Somalia signed a memorandum of understanding on February 11, 2026, to strengthen parliamentary cooperation. The deal will structure and deepen relations between the two legislative assemblies.
Dileita Mohamed Dileita, president of Djibouti's assembly, praised the discussions with the Somali delegation, led by his counterpart. He stated that the talks revealed positive prospects for both nations. The Somali president of the People's Assembly expressed Mogadishu's commitment to enhancing parliamentary ties.
"We intend to strengthen the links between the two nations through greater exchanges of expertise and partnerships between the two legislative assemblies," the Somali delegate stated. He also thanked Djibouti for its hospitality.
Why it mattersDjibouti's parliament is deepening ties with Somalia's parliament through shared expertise and institutional partnerships.