Functions of the department

• Formulation and oversight domestic and international trade policies, regulations and strategies
• Develop and coordinate implementation of export and import promotion regulations and policies
• Provide periodical reports of inflow and outflow trade performance with different countries to inform trade negotiations
• Oversee implementation of trade agreements between Puntland and its trade partners.
• Conduct periodic trade promotion events including trade fairs and conferences
• Review and advise the government on trade agreements and covenants with its partners
• Establish and oversee management of trade promotion agencies in Puntland
• Organize trade promotion visits for selected entrepreneurs to specific international forums to enhance bilateral and multilateral partnerships
• Enforcement of international trade laws and agreements in Puntland to ensure the products exported out of Puntland are acceptable internationally.
• Coordination of international and regional trade matters.
• Undertake trade research to inform gaps and opportunities in trade promotion.