Following function was held in Somalia’s capital city, Mogadishu on 7th of September 2025, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially opened the second East African Community Cooperation Conference (EACON2025) in the town for second year.
In his keynote speech, President Mohamud highlighted Somalia’s historic trade legacy and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing regional integration, economic growth, and peace across East Africa.
He emphasized that the core objective of the East African Community (EAC) is achieving full integration in economic, social, and political spheres, adding that Somalia’s membership would create new opportunities for all partner states.
“The majority of expatriates working in Somalia today are from East African countries. This is a clear indication of how the region has become integrated and highlights the importance of Somalia’s active participation in the EAC,” said President Hassan Sheikh.
The President also praised Somali entrepreneurs for their significant contributions to national development through private investments in education, health, and other essential services. He urged them to expand their business partnerships with counterparts across the East African region.
The EACON2025 Summit, now in its second session in Mogadishu, has brought together senior officials from EAC member states, representatives from the Federal Government of Somalia, and regional business leaders.
The conference aims to strengthen trade, investment, and cross-border economic cooperation among member states.
Somalia became a full member of the East African Community in March 2024, officially joining as the bloc’s eighth partner state.
