
HARGEISA, Somaliland (HornPost) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro) met with members of the country’s business community to discuss national affairs, the outcomes of his recent official visits to the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, and ongoing peace and reconciliation efforts in Erigavo.
During the meeting, President Irro outlined the diplomatic and economic outcomes of his discussions with senior officials in both countries. He said the visits aimed to strengthen cooperation in security, trade, investment and economic partnerships.
The president reaffirmed that peace, unity and national cohesion remain key priorities of his administration, stressing that stability is essential to Somaliland’s development and efforts to secure international recognition.
He also briefed business leaders on the ongoing peace and reconciliation process in Erigavo, saying efforts to promote dialogue and reconciliation in the region were progressing positively.
President Irro said international attention toward Somaliland was increasing as his government continued its diplomatic campaign to gain recognition.
He emphasized that peace remains the foundation of Somaliland’s statehood and economic growth, adding that sustainable development and progress toward recognition depend on maintaining stability.
The president commended the private sector for its contribution to economic development, investment and national stability. He urged business leaders to play an active role in safeguarding peace and unity and to use their influence to raise public awareness of issues affecting Somaliland’s sovereignty and national cohesion.
Business community representatives welcomed the briefing and expressed support for the president’s efforts to promote peace, attract investment and strengthen Somaliland’s diplomatic standing abroad.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming the importance of cooperation between the government and the private sector in advancing Somaliland’s stability and economic development.
Source: Somaliland Presidential Communication Office
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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.

