By Goth Mohamed Goth
Hargeisa :- The President of Somaliland, HE Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, today met with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, based in Mogadishu, and other members of the Turkish diplomatic corps.
In a press release issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Hussein Aden Egge (Deyr), it was stated that an important discussion took place between the President and the Ambassador.
The press release reads as follows:
“The President of the Republic of Somaliland, HE Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), today held a significant meeting at the Presidential Palace with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Somaliland and Somalia, Mr. Alper Aktaş, and a delegation he led. They discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, with a focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Republics of Somaliland and Turkey.
During the meeting, the Turkish Ambassador congratulated President Cirro on his victory in the recent Presidential Election. He praised the maturity of Somaliland’s democratic process and the peaceful, exemplary transition of power, describing it as a rare and remarkable achievement in the Horn of Africa. The Ambassador also commended the resilience and determination of the people of Somaliland, which he noted were worthy of celebration.
The discussions centered on key areas of collaboration, including peacebuilding, economic cooperation, trade and investment, education, healthcare, the development of economic infrastructure and skills, as well as joint efforts in humanitarian initiatives.
The President reiterated Somaliland’s strong commitment to establishing a direct, robust, and multifaceted relationship with the Republic of Turkey.”
