
HARGEISA (Hornpost) — Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a statement highlighting progress in relations between Somaliland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro)’s three-day official visit to the Gulf country.
The ministry said Somaliland and the UAE were making progress in their bilateral relations, with opportunities to expand cooperation across several areas of mutual interest.
President Irro and his delegation returned to Hargeisa on Thursday, January 30, after concluding the official visit, which took place at the invitation of the UAE government.
During the visit, the president held high-level discussions with Emirati officials. The talks focused on strengthening diplomatic relations, economic partnerships and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The Somaliland delegation included senior government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
The government described the visit as an important step towards strengthening bilateral relations and expanding opportunities for future cooperation.
The ministry also reaffirmed Somaliland’s commitment to developing its international partnerships and advancing cooperation with the UAE.
Hornpost Staff Reporter
Abdikarim Saed Salah
Abdikarim Saed Salah is Editor-in-Chief and Founder of HornPost.com, an independent Hargeisa-based news platform covering Somaliland, the Horn of Africa, East Africa, the Red Sea and international affairs. A journalist, television presenter, producer and geopolitical analyst, he has more than 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism, digital media, reporting and diplomacy. He works with Horn Cable TV and focuses on politics, elections, security, foreign policy and conflict. He holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in International Relations.

