BRUSSELS, Belgium (HornPost) — Mahmoud Hashi Abdi, chairman of Somaliland’s KAAH Party, led a senior delegation on an official visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. The visit aimed to strengthen international engagement and promote understanding of Somaliland’s pursuit of international recognition.
The delegation included Mohamed Adan Qabo, the party’s leader, and other senior KAAH officials. The party is among Somaliland’s registered political organizations.
According to a statement published on the party’s official media page, the delegation met with several members of the European Parliament. The discussions focused on building relationships and exploring opportunities for cooperation.
KAAH Party Seeks Support for Somaliland Recognition
In his statement, Chairman Mahmoud Hashi Abdi said the delegation visited the European Parliament’s headquarters and held meetings with members of the institution.
He explained that the main goal was to establish new partnerships that could help advance Somaliland’s international recognition efforts.
The European Parliament is one of the key institutions of the European Union. It represents EU citizens and plays a central role in the bloc’s legislative process.
During the visit, Hashi stressed the importance of coordinated efforts to promote Somaliland’s aspirations. He also called for greater unity among Somalilanders in pursuing their shared national goals.
Quoting a Somali proverb, he said: “Fadhi iyo fuud yicibeed la isku waa.”
The proverb highlights the importance of combining words with action. Hashi used it to emphasize that diplomatic statements must be supported by practical efforts.
Party Thanks Former Somaliland EU Representative
Hashi also thanked Mahmoud Abdillahi Digale, the former representative of Somaliland to the European Union. He credited Digale with helping facilitate the meetings in Brussels.
The visit forms part of KAAH’s broader efforts to engage international institutions and build relationships with political figures abroad.
However, the party’s statement did not identify the members of the European Parliament who attended the meetings. It also did not announce any formal agreement or commitment arising from the visit.
The delegation’s trip highlights the role Somaliland’s political parties seek to play in international diplomacy. Their efforts aim to raise awareness of Somaliland’s political aspirations and strengthen engagement with European and other international partners.
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