SL Speaker Hon Abdurrahman Mohamed Abdullah “Irro” with Mrs. Karin Wanngard, the Mayor of Stockholm
SL Speaker Hon Abdurrahman Mohamed Abdullah “Irro” with Mrs. Karin Wanngard, the Mayor of Stockholm

By Goth Mohamed Goth

The Speaker of the national Assembly and leader of the opposition WADDANI party Hon Abdurrahman Mohamed Abdullah “Irro” currently on working tour of Scandinavian countries on Friday meet with Hon Tobias Billstrom, the first deputy speaker of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden.

During the meeting, the two officials discussed ways on fostering strong bonds between the nations, enhancing inter-parliamentary cooperation, good governance, democratization process, upcoming elections and how Sweden may be able to support the people of Somaliland with their quest for both internal construction and international recognition.

Irro with Hon Tobias Billstrom, the first deputy speaker of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm
Irro with Hon Tobias Billstrom, the first deputy speaker of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm

On the other hand, in a similar meeting SL Speaker Hon Abdurrahman Mohamed Abdullah “Irro” met with Mrs. Karin Wanngard, the Mayor of Stockholm and other officials.

Among the issues discussed at the meeting aimed at reinforcing the cooperation between the two cities and exchanging expertise in civic works and ways of sharing best practices between the councils of the two growing cities.

Lastly, the officials such cooperation will add a great value to enhancing existing relations between the two countries.

Irro with Mrs. Karin Wanngard, the Mayor of  Stockholm
Irro with Mrs. Karin Wanngard, the Mayor of Stockholm