HARGEISA – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro), convened a briefing meeting with the nation’s business leaders today. The session focused on the overall progress of national affairs, with particular emphasis on the outcomes of the President’s recent working visits to the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia.
President Cirro provided a detailed account of the diplomatic achievements from his high-level talks, highlighting strengthened bilateral partnerships in critical sectors including security, trade, investment, and financial cooperation. He underscored that these agreements are yielding tangible benefits for the nation.
Addressing domestic priorities, the President reaffirmed that fostering peace, unity, and national solidarity remains the foremost objective of his administration. He also provided a positive update on the peace and reconciliation process in the Ceerigaabo district, noting that efforts to restore harmony among local communities are progressing successfully.
“The international community is currently focused on our nation,” President Cirro stated. “Our diplomatic campaign for recognition is advancing on a promising path. Let me be clear: peace is the essential foundation of our statehood. Without it, the economic development, foreign investment, and global recognition we seek cannot be realized.”
The President commended the business sector for its indispensable role in driving national progress, attracting investment, and maintaining the country’s security and stability. He called upon business leaders to take an active role in reinforcing social cohesion and to educate their communities against any actions that could undermine national sovereignty, peace, or unity.
In response, the attending business representatives expressed their strong appreciation for the comprehensive briefing and pledged their full support for the government’s initiatives. They lauded the President’s dedicated efforts to bolster peace, stimulate investment, and enhance Somaliland’s diplomatic standing abroad.
The meeting concluded in a spirit of mutual understanding and confidence, highlighting the robust and collaborative relationship between the national leadership and the private sector.
