MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowment, Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali, met with Sudan’s ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdirahman Khalil Ahmed, in Mogadishu to discuss strengthening cooperation in religious affairs and the development of Awqaf institutions.
The meeting took place at the Sudanese Embassy in Mogadishu during an official visit by the Somali minister. The two sides discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise in the administration of religious institutions.
Key areas discussed included the management and development of Awqaf, the registration and administration of Zakat, and training programmes aimed at strengthening the capacity of imams and Islamic scholars.
The officials also discussed opportunities for exchanging knowledge and institutional experience in the management of religious affairs.
Sudan has experience in administering Awqaf and Zakat systems, areas in which Somalia is seeking to strengthen institutional capacity. The Somali ministry said cooperation with Sudan could provide opportunities for sharing expertise and developing more effective systems.
Sheikh Mukhtar thanked the Sudanese ambassador for the reception and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the two countries, particularly on matters related to Islamic affairs and religious institutions.
The meeting forms part of broader efforts to strengthen institutional cooperation between Somalia and Sudan while drawing on regional experience in the administration and development of religious and charitable institutions.
