HARGEISA (HornPost) – Somaliland’s Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Abdillahi Hassan Aden, has briefed members of the House of Representatives’ Economic, Finance and Trade Committee on the government’s proposed national budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
The minister led a delegation of senior ministry officials to the meeting, where lawmakers reviewed the government’s budget projections ahead of further parliamentary deliberations and approval.
The delegation included the ministry’s Director General, Mohamed Hassan Saleban, Government Accountant General Hassan Muse Khaliif, and several departmental directors.
Lawmakers Question Officials on Budget Priorities
During the meeting, the minister and his delegation presented details of the proposed budget and explained the ministry’s financial planning and management procedures.
Committee members raised questions about several key areas, including government expenditure, revenue projections and the allocation of public funds for the coming fiscal year.
The discussions also provided lawmakers with an opportunity to seek clarification on budget management procedures and the government’s priorities for the 2026 financial year.
The ministry officials responded to the questions and provided explanations on the financial information presented to the committee.
Committee Highlights Importance of Cooperation
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Economic, Finance and Trade Committee commended the Ministry of Finance for preparing and presenting detailed budget information.
The committee also stressed the importance of continued cooperation between the executive and legislative branches of government during the budget review process.
Such cooperation, it said, is essential to ensuring that the national budget reflects the country’s broader interests and supports effective management of public resources.
The proposed 2026 national budget remains under consideration by the House of Representatives as lawmakers continue their review ahead of deliberation and approval.
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