Summary of the Proceedings of the Cabinet Meeting of the Somaliland Republic
By M.A. Egge
The Head of State, H.E. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has reiterated the fact that he would adhere to the tenets of his oath of office of defending the nation, religion and the people.
He expressed the fact during the second session of the Cabinet meeting that he chaired on Thursday while flanked by the Vice President H.E. Mohamed Ali, opened on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 pm at the Presidency.
It is worth noting that the Cabinet Meeting has been rescheduled to have their weekly sessions held in the afternoon (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm), giving the ministers more time to do their regular duties.
The ministers generally gave briefs on the events that had been going on over the week that were mainly their assumptions of their official duties.
It is only the newly created resettlement ministry that is yet to receive their official duties, on Saturday, following the merger of parastatal agencies..
The Minister of Finance and Economic Development shared with the council the economic situation of the country and the acceleration of national revenue collection while the Minister of Defense and Security briefed the council on the latest developments in the clashes in Erigavo, reporting the situation as calm.
The Minister stated that in general the country is safe, but noted that caution and vigilance are needed.
Similar brief on security was given by the Interior minister.
On the other hand, the Attorney General of the Republic briefed the Council of Ministers on Law No. 71/2015 concerning the Amendment and Supplementation of the Law on the Separation of Powers between the Government and Independent Institutions, which the Council deliberated upon at length.
The Minister of the Presidency on his part highlighted the preparatory activities plan for the first 100 days of the term of office of the Government headed by President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi.
Lastly, the President underpinned the fact that he and his deputy were sworn to defend the country, the people and religion and as such, he aspires to adhere to the expectations.
He told the Council, that foremost, his Government gives first priority to dialogue, peace and brotherhood for all Somaliland society to live together; but at the same time his Government is committed to the National Defense of the Republic of Somaliland, anytime, anywhere.