By Goth Mohamed Goth

BURAO, TOGDHEER – His Excellency the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro), held a high-level consultation tonight with traditional leaders, elders, intellectuals, and religious figures from across the Togdheer region. The meeting, part of the President’s working visit to Burao, underscored the critical partnership between the government and community leaders.

Attendees affirmed that the government’s core principle of “Unity and Action” is being realized, stating that the cohesive spirit of the gathering reflected the entire region and that the administration’s developmental progress in Burao was visibly demonstrated in a short timeframe.

The discussions centered on three key pillars:

  1. Enhancing Security and Social Cohesion: Strengthening the foundations of peace and collective life within communities.
  2. The Vital Role of Leadership: Recognizing the indispensable part traditional and religious leaders play in state-building, fostering national unity, and guiding societal progress.
  3. Accelerating Development: Boosting support for ongoing development projects in the Togdheer region and deepening collaboration between the government and its citizens.

The community leaders unanimously praised President Cirro for his national stewardship and the significant achievements in securing peace and stability across Somaliland.

In a powerful show of support, the leaders pledged to reinforce their partnership with the “Unity and Action” government to help achieve Somaliland’s overarching national aspirations.

The President expressed profound gratitude for the elders’ unwavering role in safeguarding peace and championing Somaliland’s nationhood. He encouraged them to continue leveraging their historic influence and moral authority to further unite the people.