By M.A. Egge
A bilateral agreement between the government of Taiwan, the local government of Hargeisa and the Ministry of Transport and Road Development of Somaliland has been signed for the upgrading construction of the road from Hargeisa Airport to Mohamud Ahmed Ali High School.
The signing ceremony was held at the Somaliland Ministry of Transport and Road Development, which was attended by the minister, the mayor of Hargeisa, the ambassadors of both Somaliland and Taiwan and other officials.
The government of Taiwan, which has a deep relationship with Somaliland, at the same time supports the economic infrastructure and electoral issues, Health has started to support the local government of Hargeisa by supporting the construction of important roads.
At the forum where the agreement was signed, the Mayor of Hargeisa Cllr. Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge, spoke about this important main road that is to be supported by the government of Taiwan.
He noted that they are grateful to Taiwan for their cooperation in the project, which will focus on its construction and implementation since it is a major road that should reflect the beatification and image of the city and the country especially to visitors.
On his part, the Ambassador of Taiwan to Somaliland, Mr. Lee said that it is important to support the local governments to beautify the cities, and he noted that he is very happy with this new partnership with the local government of Hargeisa.
He emphasized the importance of the construction of the road that they are planning.
In conclusion, the Minister of Transport and Road Development of Somaliland, Hon. Rabi Abdi Mohamed, noted that the government of Taiwan is working with Somaliland on many projects, including the construction of the said main road, and the cooperation is only getting stronger.
The minister said that the construction of
this road will make a big difference to the beauty of the city, and he thanked the government of Taiwan for always standing by Somaliland and supporting it.