Ambassador Annett Gunther made the announcement while hosting a celebration in Mogadishu to mark German Unity Day attended by Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo support Somalia on its path, Germany is increasing its support in its development cooperation by $73 million over the next two years,\u201d said Gunther.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis increase, as was jointly agreed, will foster inclusive growth, skills development (through technical and vocational education and training) and urban infrastructure. Furthermore, Germany is engaging with a higher priority in rural development, agriculture and water management.\u201d<\/p>\n
Also present at the event was the Speaker of the Upper House, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Isse Awad and other members of the Somali government.<\/p>\n
Gunther noted that the substantial support by the German government honors the progress made by the Somali people.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt aims to support maintaining the positive trajectory Somalia has taken in recent years,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
The event, which took place at the European Union Diplomatic Compound, commemorated the 29th anniversary of the reunification of Germany on Oct. 3, 1990.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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