# Egypt Announces Berbera Port Cooperation

> On 29 May 2015 Goobjoog News reported Egypt's ministries announced cooperation with Somalia to develop Berbera port, with no evidence of implementation since.

- By: Editorial Team, Somali Construction Review (https://somaliconstructionreview.com/about)
- Published: 1 October 2026
- Format: News story (reported from one named public source)
- Publication: Somali Construction Review (https://somaliconstructionreview.com)
- Subject: Infrastructure and Services
- Tags: ports, utilities
- Web version: https://somaliconstructionreview.com/blog/egypt-announces-berbera-port-cooperation

## Key points

- Goobjoog News reported on 29 May 2015 that Egyptian government ministries announced cooperation with Somalia to develop the port of Berbera.
- The report describes Berbera as a future outlet for Somali exports to Egypt and mentions plans for butcher shops and animal quarantines funded by Egyptian businessmen.
- No evidence establishes that any agreement was signed or that development work has occurred since the 2015 announcement.

On 29 May 2015, Goobjoog News reported that Egyptian government ministries announced a new cooperation with Somalia in the development of the port of Berbera. The report, sourced from egyptindependent.com, said the announcement came ahead of a tour organized for the Somali Ministers of Animal Resources and Fisheries in Cairo, scheduled to begin Friday.

The report described Berbera as a port that **will be** an outlet for Somalia's exports to Egypt, a forward-looking statement attributed to Goobjoog News, not an established fact. It also said Cairo **will develop** infrastructure for butcher shops and animal quarantines in Somalia, funded by Egyptian businessmen and importers.

Goobjoog News quoted Hassan Hafez, President of the African Association of Cattle, as saying the ministers **will sign** protocols for joint cooperation covering trade of food commodities, medicine and household items in return for Egypt importing Somali live cattle and fish. Hafez claimed Somalia breeds more than 30 million cattle, giving it a comparative advantage in live cattle exports.

The report does not establish that any agreement, contract, or funding commitment was signed or secured. It does not state a project value, timeline, or implementing partners for the Berbera port development. No evidence is provided that the ministerial tour or protocol signing occurred, or that any development work has taken place since the May 2015 announcement.

## Questions

### What specific assistance has Egypt offered for Berbera Port?

According to a Goobjoog News report from 29 May 2015, Egyptian government ministries announced cooperation with Somalia to develop the port of Berbera. The report also mentions plans for butcher shops and animal quarantines funded by Egyptian businessmen and importers.

### How does Egypt's involvement align with Somaliland's port development plans?

The 2015 Goobjoog News report described Berbera as a potential outlet for Somali exports to Egypt, but no further details were provided, and no subsequent progress has been documented.

### What is the timeline for potential Egyptian engagement?

The report was published on 29 May 2015 and mentioned a planned tour of Somali ministers in Cairo. No evidence of any subsequent agreement or development work is available.

## Sources

- [Egypt to help with developing Somalia's Berbera port](https://en.goobjoog.com/egypt-to-help-with-developing-somalias-berbera-port/) — Goobjoog News, 2015-05-29