By Goth Mohamed Goth
Hargeisa– The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), accompanied by the Chairman of the National Peace Committee, convened a high-level meeting today with the senior leadership of the Academy for Peace and Development (APD), including its Executive Director, Mr. Mohamed.
During the productive discussions, President Irro commended APD’s pivotal role in Somaliland’s state-building journey, particularly its contributions to peace, sustainable development, and the consolidation of democratic governance. “The Academy has established itself as an indispensable national institution through its rigorous research, policy expertise, and decades of practical experience,” the President noted.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the partnership, President Cirro stated, “My government will strengthen its collaboration with APD to advance our national development agenda and democratic aspirations.”
The APD leadership expressed appreciation for the President’s engagement, with the Executive Director stating, “This meeting marks a significant step in deepening our institutional cooperation with the government, particularly in the areas of conflict resolution, governance reform, and democratic institution-building.”
Both parties emphasized the importance of maintaining APD’s legacy as an independent, research-driven institution while aligning its work with national priorities. The discussions concluded with a shared commitment to formalizing frameworks for ongoing policy dialogue and program implementation.
The meeting, described by participants as “highly constructive,” reflects the growing synergy between Somaliland’s government and its premier policy research institution as the nation enters a new phase of its development.
