Minister: Baku Energy Forum to strengthen partnership between Somalia, Azerbaijan

Baku Energy Forum will become an important platform for strengthening energy cooperation between Somalia and Azerbaijan, Somalia's Minister of Energy and Water Resources Abdullahi Bidhaan Warsame said during the 30th Anniversary Baku Energy Forum, according to Report.

"Guided by the National Transformation Plan, Somalia is implementing large-scale initiatives to expand access to electricity, harness the potential of renewable energy sources, and strengthen climate resilience," the minister noted.

He said that as part of these efforts, Somalia signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan, which envisages strengthening cooperation in the field of renewable energy development, capacity building and knowledge sharing.

"I am confident that the Baku Energy Forum will provide a strategic platform for interaction with global technical, financial and political partners. This will support reforms in Somalia's energy sector and our efforts to ensure a sustainable and inclusive energy future," Warsame added.

The minister also said that a solar power plant has been built in Somalia, which will produce at least 800 megawatts of renewable energy.

"We will continue to move in this direction, because we consider renewable energy to be a priority over fossil fuels. Our goal is to attract investment in the development of green energy. Somalia has all the necessary resources and potential for this. The country is going through a transformational period of recovery and institution building, and energy reforms are central to our national development strategy," he added.