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Somaliland President concludes UAE visit focused on oil, minerals, and economic investment


Thursday January 30, 2025

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro returned to Hargeisa on Thursday after concluding a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where discussions focused on investment in natural resources, agriculture, and job creation for youth. 

During the visit, the president and his delegation, which included Somaliland’s Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Aden, met with senior UAE officials, including the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Economy, and Employment. The delegation also held meetings with representatives from six UAE government agencies to explore avenues for economic cooperation. 

“We discussed with UAE leaders economic development, investment in livestock and agriculture, and how the UAE government could invest in our country’s natural resources, including minerals and oil,” said Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Aden. 

According to the minister, UAE officials expressed a willingness to make substantial investments in key sectors of Somaliland’s economy. The talks also focused on job-creating initiatives to address youth unemployment, a growing concern in the region. 

The UAE, which maintains a representative office in Hargeisa, has been a long-term economic partner of Somaliland, particularly through major investments in infrastructure projects such as the expansion of the Port of Berbera. Somaliland also operates a diplomatic office in the UAE, reflecting their close bilateral ties. 



 





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