Italian Ambassador Highlights Strong Bilateral Relations and Future Collaborations with Somalia
During a recent exclusive interview with Somali National TV, His Excellency Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, the Italian Ambassador to Somalia, emphasized the robust and deep-rooted bilateral relationship between Italy and Somalia.
Ambassador Daccò Coppi reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to Somalia, noting significant support across various sectors, including infrastructure, energy, the blue economy, and mining.
The Ambassador revealed that Italy, in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and funded by the Italian Agency for Cooperation, has launched initiatives to establish support centers for small and medium-sized enterprises in Mogadishu, Kismayo, and Baidoa.
The Ambassador also announced the imminent finalization of a memorandum of understanding between Somali school management and Italy’s National School of Administration, aimed at boosting educational collaboration. He highlighted Italy’s recent donation of four Bell 412EPX helicopters to Somalia to support security and peace efforts against terrorism.
Ambassador Daccò Coppi also revealed Italy’s support for the TPSS project, committing €4 million for the initial phase and a second phase of €20 million to enhance infrastructure, capacity building, public services, and economic growth in Somalia.
