Somaliland president ciiro first foreign trip will be to the UAE

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Not to Ethiopië and not djibouti 

what a move   The UAE government send their invitation to the president hé will be going shortly

 

 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

https://x.com/horndiplomat/status/1882875709250826607?s=46

[Dhagax-Tuur]

He's going to 'kiss the ring'. UAE are definitely running most of Africa now. 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

 

BREAKING : Somaliland President

@Abdirahmanirro

will embark on his first official trip abroad to the UAE on Sunday, January 26th, following an official invitation from the UAE government. This landmark visit underscores the deep ties between #Somaliland and the #UAE, which has become the largest investor in Somaliland, spearheading transformative projects like the modernization of Berbera Port through

@DP_World

. The trip is expected to further strengthen economic and diplomatic relations, paving the way for new opportunities in trade, investment, and regional cooperation. Stay tuned for updates on

@HornDiplomat

 

 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Somaliland President Irro to Embark on First Foreign Visit to UAE

by: Horn Observer Contributor | 26 January 2025 01:24

Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro is set to embark on his first trip outside Somaliland since his election victory in November last year.

Hargeisa, Somaliland - Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro is set to embark on his first trip outside Somaliland since his election victory in November last year, Somalia's Kaabtv reported

 

According to sources within the Somaliland presidency, President Irro will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, following an official invitation from Dubai.

Somaliland and the UAE share close ties, with Dubai-based DP World managing Somaliland’s Berbera Port, a key strategic hub in the region.

Meanwhile, President Irro has postponed invitations from Ethiopia and Djibouti, prioritizing the UAE visit due to its strategic importance, according to presidential sources.

Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland’s former leader, Muse Bihi Abdi, despite strong objections from Somalia’s federal government.

Sources in Hargeisa indicate that the MoU remains in effect, and the new Somaliland administration is exploring ways to engage Ethiopia in discussions to further address the agreement.

The MoU grants Ethiopia access to the Red Sea and a 20-kilometer naval base in exchange for Somaliland’s recognition.

However, Somaliland’s new Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Dahir Adan, recently stated that the agreement is still under review.

Djibouti, on the other hand, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Addis Ababa-Hargeisa MoU, as it poses potential risks to Djibouti’s port operations.

Djibouti’s port is heavily relied upon by Ethiopia for imports and exports, and any alternative access through Berbera or other Red Sea routes could significantly impact Djibouti’s revenue from port taxes and fees.