His Excellency Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), President of the Republic of Somaliland, held a significant diplomatic breakfast meeting in Djibouti with the Ambassadors of France, Ethiopia, and the United Kingdom. The gathering, part of President Irro’s official working visit to Djibouti, served as a platform to discuss critical regional issues and strengthen bilateral and multilateral ties.
President Irro opened the meeting by reaffirming Somaliland’s steadfast commitment to fostering peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. The discussions focused on key priorities, including:
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Peace and Security Cooperation: Strategies to enhance collaborative frameworks to address emerging threats in the region.
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Inclusive Conflict Resolution: Promoting dialogue-based approaches to achieve sustainable peace and reconciliation.
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Maritime Security: Strengthening coordination to protect vital shipping routes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
The talks also explored opportunities for economic growth and humanitarian support, with emphasis on boosting investment, regional trade, infrastructure development, and humanitarian aid. President Irro highlighted the longstanding partnerships with Ethiopia and the United Kingdom, both of which maintain diplomatic missions in Hargeisa, and extended an invitation to France to establish a formal diplomatic presence in Somaliland.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to ongoing dialogue and collaboration to promote prosperity and stability in the region. Hussein Aden Igeh (Deyr), Spokesman for the President of Somaliland, emphasized the significance of the discussions, noting their role in advancing Somaliland’s diplomatic outreach and regional cooperation.
This high-level engagement underscores Somaliland’s proactive approach to regional diplomacy and its strategic efforts to deepen ties with key international partners.