# Barre Visits Tanger Med, No Deals Announced

> Goobjoog News reported on 29 November 2025 that PM Barre visited Tanger Med, but no agreement, funding, or project details were announced.

- By: Editorial Team, Somali Construction Review (https://somaliconstructionreview.com/about)
- Published: 30 September 2026
- Format: News story (reported from one named public source)
- Publication: Somali Construction Review (https://somaliconstructionreview.com)
- Subject: Infrastructure and Services
- Tags: ports, drainage
- Web version: https://somaliconstructionreview.com/blog/barre-visits-tanger-med-no-deals-announced

## Key points

- On 29 November 2025, Goobjoog News reported that Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre visited Morocco's Tanger Med Port.
- Barre said the visit supports Somalia's port modernization goals, but no agreement, funding, or specific projects were announced.
- The report does not establish any formal cooperation, investment, or timeline for the proposed port upgrades.

On 29 November 2025, Goobjoog News reported that Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre visited Morocco's Tanger Med Port, describing it as "Africa's largest port." Barre said the visit would "directly support Somalia's efforts to modernize its ports and reposition the country as a competitive player in global trade."

The report said Barre met Mehdi Tazi Riffi, CEO of Tanger Med, to discuss technical cooperation and port management models. Goobjoog News reported that Mogadishu and Berbera ports have "recently earned international recognition for improved operations" and that the government is "advancing plans for new deep-water facilities."

Barre linked the visit to the DanQaran government's infrastructure plan, saying the engagement is part of a strategy to build essential infrastructure and attract investment. He claimed investments would lower trade costs, boost exports, and create jobs.

The report does not state that any agreement, memorandum of understanding, or contract was signed. No funding amount, budget, or investment figure is mentioned. It does not name specific ports or projects for the proposed cooperation or the new deep-water facilities. No timeline or milestones are provided. The "international recognition" for Mogadishu and Berbera ports is not specified, and no performance metrics are given. The report also does not say whether Moroccan authorities or Tanger Med have confirmed the talks or expressed interest.

As of the report's publication, the visit remains an exchange of statements and aspirations. Somalia's port upgrade plans have not advanced beyond this reported discussion.

## Questions

### Did Somalia and Morocco sign a port agreement?

No. The Goobjoog News report does not mention any signed agreement, memorandum of understanding, or contract.

### Are there specific projects identified for cooperation?

No. The report mentions technical cooperation and port management models, but no specific ports or projects are named.

### What are the next steps after the visit?

The report does not provide a timeline, milestones, or any indication of next steps. No formal commitment has been announced.

## Sources

- [PM Barre says Morocco port visit will accelerate Somalia's push for modern, competitive ports](https://en.goobjoog.com/pm-barre-says-morocco-port-visit-will-accelerate-somalias-push-for-modern-competitive-ports/) — Goobjoog News, 2025-11-29