To my fellow citizens of the Republic of Somaliland, home & abroad, I extend my sincere greetings and appreciation, and convey my best wishes for enduring peace, stability, and prosperity.
Today, at the Presidential Palace, I received
@gidonsaar H.E. Mr. Gideon Sa’ar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, and a high-level delegation on an official visit to the Republic of Somaliland, the first such visit by a foreign minister in 34 years after recognition. I conveyed my deep appreciation to the Government of Israel for its historic and courageous decision of 26 December 2025 to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland. This milestone reflects a relationship founded on mutual respect and shared interests, aimed at cooperation and stability without prejudice to any party.
I emphasized that this recognition opens a new chapter of formal diplomatic relations, security, economic, and development cooperation, serving the mutual interests of both nations and contributing positively to peace and stability in the Horn of Africa.
I also reaffirmed that Somaliland is a reliable and responsible partner, strategically positioned and committed to advancing regional and international peace, security, and constructive engagement.
We appreciate the principled stance and clarity shown by our partners in Israel 🇮🇱 and the United States 🇺🇸, including @USUN’s Deputy Representative Tammy Bruce.
Somaliland’s case is grounded in reality, history, and democratic legitimacy.
After the government of Israel recognized the Republic of Somaliland, for the third consecutive night people in Hargeisa—and Somalilanders in general—are celebrating the relationship between the two countries.
#Somaliland#Israel
President Abdirahman Irro Holds Strategic Meeting with Turkish Consul General to Reinforce Bilateral Relations
PRESS STATEMENT
03.11.2025
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), today hosted the Consul General of the Republic of Turkey to Somaliland, Mr. Ozan PEKIN, accompanied by Deputy Consul General, Mr. Anil Koray KOCAMAN, during an official courtesy call at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa.
The high-level meeting centered on reviewing and expanding the multifaceted relations between Somaliland and Turkey, with particular focus on enhancing diplomatic cooperation, facilitating trade and investment, and bolstering Turkey-funded development initiatives in Somaliland.
President Abdirahman Irro emphasized the critical importance of deepening Turkey’s engagement with Somaliland on the basis of fairness, mutual respect, and shared strategic interests; especially in light of Somaliland’s demonstrated stability, democratic credentials, and constructive role in the Horn of Africa.
His Excellency underscored Somaliland’s steadfast commitment to principled international cooperation, asserting the country's right to equitable treatment and meaningful partnership on the global stage. He reaffirmed Somaliland’s readiness to work collaboratively with Turkey across key sectors, including infrastructure, education, health, and economic development.
Turkey Consul General Mr. Ozan PEKIN conveyed warm greetings from H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Hakan Fidan. He extended appreciation for the warm welcome and praised Somaliland’s recent successes in peace and development; highlighting, in particular, the resolution of tensions in the eastern regions, the historic Erigavo Peace Conference, and the successful hosting of the Somaliland Investment Conference. He described these achievements as hallmarks of Somaliland’s institutional maturity and leadership vision under President Abdirahman Irro.
Mr. PEKIN pledged to prioritize the strengthening of bilateral ties during his tenure and affirmed Turkey’s intention to scale up its development cooperation with Somaliland; acknowledging that previous levels of engagement did not reflect Somaliland’s pivotal role in regional peace and economic architecture.
The meeting concluded in a spirit of mutual respect and renewed confidence, with both parties expressing a strong commitment to elevating the Somaliland–Turkey partnership to new heights.
ALL PRAISE IS DUE TO ALLAH
Hussein Adan Egeh (Deyr),
Spokesman for the President of the Republic of Somaliland
Ma dadkeenna digaag quudintii ku fillaan waayay!
Wakhtigii aan ku gudo jiray diyaarinta buuggayga Hodanka Baahan iyo Himiladayda, oo aan soo saaray 2020, ayaa waxa aan maalin u kuur galay xero ka mid xeryaha digaagga lagu dhaqo ee caasimadda Hargeysa.
Waxyaabihii aan ka waraystay maamulkii xerada waxa ka mid ahaa caqabadaha u weyn ee haysta. Waxaa ay ii sheegeen, in Arabakhida quudka u ah digaagga ay dalka dibaddiisa ka keensadaan, oo haddii markaa dib u dhac ku yimaaddo imaatinkeeda in wax 2 maalmood ay digaaggu quutaan aan suuqa Hargeysa laga helayn. Ogowna oo waa 70 kiish waxa laga hadlayaa, maalinkii!
Beeruhu waa barbilowgii xadaaradda Bini Aadanka, dhaqaalahana lafdhabar ayaa ay u yihiin, waxa halkaa innaga dhigayna waa wixii aynnu cunaynnay in aynnaan la soo bixi karayn!
Halka aynnu joognaa aad ayay u fog tahay run ahaantii. Sidaa awged, haddii aynnaan beeran, haddii aynnaan tabcan, haddii aynnaan dedaalin, waxba innoo suurtoobi maayaan.
Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland iyo cid kasta oo ku dedaalaysa waxsoosaarka iyo horumarka ay dalka dantiisu ku jirto ha lagu gacan siiyo.
Dadkeenna digaag quudin kari waayay, maxaad u malayn?
Telesom and Somtel, the two telecommunications companies in #Somaliland, agreed on price fixing. This is an anticompetitive agreement. The government shall intervene and stop this illegal act. It is not acceptable, and if allowed, it will trigger more companies to do the same.
Waxa aan idin la wadaagayaa shaacinta buuggayga cusub ee Miisaanka Caddaaladda & Muhiimadda Sharciga, oo dhowrkii sannadood ee u dambeeyey aan qoraalkiisa ku hawllanaa, kaas oo Jimcaha soo socda lagu soo bandhigi doono caasimadda Hargeysa.
Xogta buugga & bandhiggaba muuqaalka hoose kaga bogo!