The Spain–Africa Summit 2025 officially opened in the Spanish capital, Madrid, with high-level participation from heads of state, ministers, and government representatives from over 40 African countries, alongside senior Spanish officials and representatives of the European Union.
The summit aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between Spain and Africa in the fields of security, development, trade, and infrastructure, within the framework of the “Spain–Africa 2025–2028 Strategy.”
The Spain–Africa Summit has been held for several years as a strategic platform to enhance cooperation between Spain and African nations.
This year’s summit marks the third edition of this high-level event, which is convened every few years to promote international and regional partnerships across all sectors.
Key Goals and Themes of Spain–Africa Summit 2025:
The summit focuses on five main pillars:
- Enhancing economic connectivity between Spain and African countries
- Promoting bilateral investment in infrastructure and energy
- Security cooperation and counterterrorism
- Regional integration through transport and energy projects
- Responding to climate and development challenges
The summit featured panel discussions, bilateral meetings, and speeches from African ministers, including representatives from Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Guinea-Bissau, and Morocco.
Somalia Showcases National Transformation Plan 2025–2029 at Spain–Africa Summit
The Federal Republic of Somalia was represented at the summit by H.E. Dr. Elmi Mohamoud Nur, Minister of Public Works.
The Minister delivered a keynote address during the opening session, presenting Somalia’s new vision for reconstruction and sustainable development.
He highlighted the government’s priorities in:
- Developing ports and road networks
- Improving energy and water infrastructure
- Strengthening regional connectivity with neighboring countries
- Implementing the National Transformation Plan 2025–2029, aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Spain–Africa Strategy
Somalia Calls for Investment and Partnership at the Spain–Africa Summit 2025
In his speech, Minister Elmi Mohamoud Nur called on the international community—especially Spain—to increase investment in Somalia’s development sectors.
He emphasized that the country is entering a new era of stability, growth, and global partnership.
This year, Somalia introduced its national theme at the Spain–Africa Summit 2025:
“Somalia is not being rebuilt — it is being transformed”
This message reflects the profound political and economic transformation underway in Somalia, and the country’s growing optimism for the years ahead.
