Press Statement May 30, 2025
On May 29, 2025, during his official working visit to the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), President of the Republic of Somaliland, held a high-level meeting with Rt. Hon. Moses Masika Wetang’ula, Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya. Held in a spirit of mutual respect and shared purpose, the meeting brought together senior members of President Abdirahman Irro’s delegation, Kenyan legislators, and officials from the Somaliland Mission in Nairobi.
The discussion centered on leveraging parliamentary diplomacy to deepen bilateral understanding and enhance cooperation. Key areas of engagement included:
1. Legislative Collaboration – exploring mechanisms for sustained parliamentary exchange, institutional capacity-building, and structured dialogue between the legislative bodies of Somaliland and Kenya.
2. Democratic Governance – exchanging insights on electoral integrity, legislative oversight, and the strengthening of democratic institutions as pillars of good governance.
3. Regional Stability and Development – affirming the critical role of parliaments in fostering inclusive dialogue, promoting peace, and advancing sustainable development in the Horn of Africa.
4. Recognition of Democratic Progress – President Irro expressed appreciation for Kenya’s constructive engagement and growing acknowledgment of Somaliland’s democratic consolidation, political stability, and institutional maturity.
Speaker Wetang’ula extended a warm welcome to President Irro and his delegation, commending Somaliland’s governance model and reaffirming the National Assembly’s willingness to engage in robust parliamentary cooperation.
Both sides concluded by underscoring the strategic role of legislative institutions as engines of diplomacy, understanding, and regional solidarity.
All praise is due to Allah. Hussein Aden Igeh (Deyr), Spokesman for the President of the Republic of Somaliland