Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) Signs Maritime Cooperation Agreement with Somalia

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Transport General Authority (TGA) of Saudi Arabia signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The agreement aims to strengthen joint cooperation, improve the efficiency of passenger and cargo transport aboard vessels between the two countries, develop maritime connectivity in the region, and support the smooth flow of commercial shipping via international sea routes, thereby contributing to the development of economic relations between the two nations.

The agreement was signed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of the Transport General Authority, Saleh Al-Jasser, and by the Somali Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, in the presence of several officials from both parties.

This partnership seeks to facilitate the seamless passage of commercial vessels through international sea lanes, enhance operational efficiency in passenger and cargo transport, and promote the exchange of maritime expertise.

It is worth noting that this agreement aligns with the Authority’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships, promote sustainability and efficiency in the maritime sector, and achieve the ambitious objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.