Monday 27,October 2025 {HMC} Yemeni Minister of Transport, Dr. Abdisalam Hamid, met with the Somali Ambassador to Yemen, Abdulhakim Mohamed, in Aden on Sunday to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of maritime and air transport.
Minister Hamid emphasized that the historical, social, and political relations between Yemen and Somalia are deep-rooted and long-standing, highlighting the two nations’ shared interests based on social, economic, and security cooperation.
Dr. Hamid stated that the Yemeni Ministry of Transport is ready to promote trade and economic exchanges between the two countries and expressed willingness to support the launch of direct flights by Somali airlines. He added that the ministry is prepared to grant operating licenses that would benefit both peoples.
“Yemeni government plans to purchase two small aircraft for domestic flights, which could also be used for regional routes between Yemen, Somalia, and neighbouring countries,” the Minister added.
Additionally, Minister Hamid underscored the importance of accelerating trade between the ports of both nations and enhancing cooperation to combat the smuggling of weapons and illegal goods from parts of the Horn of Africa into Yemen.
For his part, Somali Ambassador Abdulhakim Mohamed thanked the Yemeni government and the Ministry of Transport for their efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation, reaffirming Somalia’s commitment to deepening the brotherly relations between the two countries.
In recent months, Yemen and Somalia have intensified cooperation on security and trade, following reports by the U.S. government indicating growing links between the al-Shabaab militant group and Yemen’s Houthi movement.
Source Hiiraan Online
