Somaliland President Hosts IFRC Delegation at Invitation of SRCS, Praises Humanitarian Efforts
Hargeisa ,23 June 2025 – His Excellency President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi Irro warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), led by Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain, at the Presidential Palace today. The visit, facilitated by an official invitation from the Somaliland Red Crescent Society (SRCS), highlights Somaliland’s deepening collaboration with global humanitarian organizations.
During the meeting, President Irro expressed appreciation for the IFRC’s critical role in Somaliland, particularly in healthcare, disaster response, and community development. “We deeply value the work of international organizations like the IFRC in supporting our people,” the President stated, according to his spokesperson, Hussein Deyr. He encouraged the delegation to expand both the scope and impact of their initiatives to better serve local communities.
Secretary-General Chapagain, whose Geneva-based organization represents 192 member states, commended Somaliland’s stability and progress. “I have visited the Marodi-Jeh, Sahil, and Togdheer regions, and what I have witnessed here challenges the misconceptions often associated with Somaliland,”* he said. He emphasized that the country’s secure environment allows humanitarian workers to operate efficiently across all regions.
The delegation included senior SRCS officials, such as Executive Director Ahmed Abdi Bakaal and Nairobi-based SRCS President Yusuf Hassan Mohamed, alongside IFRC representatives Mr. Nixon and Mr. Azmat. The visit underscores Somaliland’s dedication to strengthening partnerships with international humanitarian actors to address urgent needs and advance sustainable development.
As an active IFRC member, the SRCS remains instrumental in delivering aid and essential services throughout Somaliland, bolstered by the nation’s peaceful governance and stability.
