Helsinky(SD)-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland has announced an additional $ 8.9 million in aid to Somalia through the World Bank, a close ally of Somalia.

Ambassador Eric Landberg said the Government of Finland is committed to helping Somalia overcome obstacles and adapt to the country’s development and reconstruction.

Finland’s financial support to the World Bank will increase funding for public institutions and rebuilding Somalia.

Experts in Mogadishu said the main purpose of Finland’s financial support is to strengthen the state’s capacity to build government institutions to serve the Somali people.