In a world shaken by instability and the erosion of multilateralism, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre urged the countries of the Global South to step out of the margins and become active decision-makers, while praising Morocco’s strategic leadership and the Royal vision driving South–South cooperation.
In Tangier, at the 17th edition of the MEDays Forum, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre painted a stark picture of the state of the world: cascading crises, commercial and technological wars, growing geopolitical tensions, and weakened international institutions. According to him, “the current international system no longer protects global balance,” a balance that is nonetheless essential for the stability and dignity of nations.
In this context, he insisted, passivity is no longer an option:“The urgency of the moment demands that we become actors who take a stand, not spectators who adapt.”
A Strong Call for South–South Cooperation
Speaking on behalf of the Somali people, the head of government recalled that large regions of the Global South have long endured a world order designed without them. But that era is coming to an end: Africa is asserting itself, Asia is rebalancing global power relations, Latin America is regaining influence, and South–South alliances are gaining strength.
The Somali Prime Minister was unequivocal:“South–South cooperation is not a choice, it is a strategic imperative.”For him, Somalia is ready to play a central role in this new geo-economic architecture of the Global South, placing at the core of its priorities:
Regional security, based on strengthened naval cooperation, combating transnational threats, and intelligence sharing.
An integrated transport and logistics network, combining maritime, land, and air corridors to connect East Africa to Morocco and then to Europe.
Renewable energies, with Somalia investing in solar, wind, and desalination technologies to build a sustainable energy model.
Emerging technologies, calling for the creation of digital ecosystems, the development of artificial intelligence, and the strengthening of skills transfer to support African innovation.
A New Equation for the Global South
Hamza Abdi Barre presented a series of structural initiatives aimed at redefining the Global South’s role in the international equation. He first advocated for the creation of a Morocco–Africa Alliance for maritime security, led by countries with recognized expertise in this field, with Morocco at the forefront.
He then proposed establishing a maritime corridor linking East Africa to Morocco and then to Europe, designed to streamline trade, strengthen commercial integration, and reduce logistical costs.
The Somali Prime Minister also called for the launch of a Global South Investment Fund to support technological transformation, strengthen emerging economies, and accompany their diversification.
Finally, he suggested the creation of specialized observatories on artificial intelligence, to equip Southern countries with analytical, innovative, and strategic forecasting capabilities.
All these proposals, he stressed, converge toward a single goal:“building a new, fair, and ambitious equation.”
Regarding Morocco’s role, the Prime Minister noted that the country is today “a stabilizing, visionary, and driving force” in a weakened international system.“Morocco plays an essential role in restoring balance to a global system undergoing deep transformation,” he emphasized.
Hamza Abdi Barre concluded with a determined call:“The future is not something we endure — it is something we build. Together, we must construct a new global order of the South founded on justice, cooperation, and shared development.”
