Hargeisa, Somaliland– The 24th session of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Somaliland was held today at the Presidential Palace, chaired by H.E. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) and attended by the Vice President H.E.Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi.
The meeting’s agenda, aside from reviewing national security and economic reports, centered on debating and approving three critical law vital for the nation’s governance and development. 
Key Reports Presented:
1. National Security and Stability Report
– Minister of Interior and Security, Mr. Abdalle Mohamed Arab, reported that the country remains stable and secure, with no significant security threats or unrest.
2. Finance and Economic Development Report
– Finance Minister Mr. Ismail Mawlid Abdullahi, provided updates on public expenditure, revenue collection, preparations for the 2026 national budget, and a review of World Bank-funded projects.
Approval of Three Key Laws:
Following discussions, the Council of Ministers deliberated on and unanimously approved the following legislation:
1. The Somaliland Electricity Management Law
2. The Somaliland Industrial Law
3. The Somaliland Diplomatic Missions Law
President Cirro instructed the ministers to debate, amend (if necessary), and vote on each law. After detailed discussions—with the Attorney General and relevant ministers providing clarifications—the Council approved all three laws by unanimous consent, with no objections or abstentions.
Next Steps:
The President confirmed that the approved laws will now be submitted to the House of Representatives (Parliament) for final legislative ratification.