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Qatar seeks increasing development projects in Africa

Qatar is increasing its investments and aid to Somalia, with plans to expand more in West Africa in the future.

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Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (R) is welcomed by Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L) during an official welcoming ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2018. — QATAR EMIRATE COUNCIL / HANDOUT/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Qatar’s plans to construct a port in the Somali town of Hobyo is the latest step in its aid and development vision in the Horn of Africa, helping to consolidate its relations in the wider region.

Qatar’s Ministry of Transport and Communication Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti stated on Aug. 19, “The port will achieve multiple economic benefits for Somalia in terms of investment returns and major business opportunities that the port will offer by bolstering the commercial relationship with new markets in Africa and access to global markets, in addition to providing maritime services to vast areas in Somalia.”

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