Hargeisa (Hornpost) — Somaliland’s House of Representatives on Monday inaugurated a newly upgraded conference system as part of a broader effort to modernize parliamentary operations and improve the quality of legislative proceedings.
The refurbished system, which includes enhanced audio-visual equipment and improved recording capabilities, was commissioned through a partnership between the House of Representatives, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), and the European Union.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was jointly led by Speaker Yasin Mohamuod Xiir (Faraton), EU Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro and NIMD Country Director Abdijalil Dahir
Officials said the upgrade aims to strengthen transparency, streamline debates, and support more efficient decision-making within the chamber.
Speaker Yasin Faraton thanked NIMD and the EU for their technical support, noting that the modernized system would help overcome previous technical challenges during parliamentary sessions.
NIMD’s Abdijalil Dahir said the organization remains committed to supporting democratic institutions in Somaliland, particularly the capacity of legislative bodies.
Ambassador Di Mauro emphasized the EU’s long-standing engagement in strengthening parliaments and public institutions, praising the House for its commitment to modernization and institutional development.
Upgrades supported by NIMD and EU aim to improve meeting quality, transparency, and decision-making.
The EU Ambassador Di Mauro and the Speaker of the Somaliland House of Representatives Yasin Mohamuod Xiir (Faraton held a meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation and inspected the equipment installed at the meeting place of the Somaliland House of Representatives.
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Hornpost staff Reporter
