The central objective of the meeting was to assess progress and accelerate implementation” of a roadmap, for Somalia, a primary deliverable is the "institutionalization of Kiswahili through the establishment of a National Kiswahili Council”, which will be mandated to coordinate all national efforts.

The deputy minister of Information Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala, who is also the Acting Minister, held talks with the Executive Secretary of the EAKC, Dr. Caroline Asiimwe. The discussion focused on the "policy issues for development and promotion of Kiswahili” within Somalia, following directives from the EAC Council of Ministers and Summit.

"The Federal Government of Somalia is prepared to fully participate in the efforts to implement Kiswahili as an official language of the Community.” Minister Abdirahman Al-Adala told State media, emphasizing that since Somalia’s accession to the EAC, the country has initiated a concerted drive to accelerate the development of the Kiswahili language in the three critical pillars for this national effort: Media, Education, and Culture.

The meeting, which was convened in the Somali capital Mogadishu, is a follow-up on several key EAC directives, including the 21st Ordinary Summit’s decision to adopt Kiswahili as an official language and the subsequent "Roadmap for Implementation” adopted by the Council of Ministers.

"The development and promotion of Kiswahili are a shared responsibility for all partner states within the EAC, praising Somalia’s proactive stance.” Dr. Caroline Asiimwe, the EAKC Executive Secretary said, thanking the ministry for the warm hospitality.

Somalia has formally been admitted to the East African Community (EAC) in 2023, following decision by the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State in Arusha