Abu Dhabi, UAE – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro held a significant meeting with members of the Somaliland business community and diaspora at the Embassy of Somaliland in the United Arab Emirates, underscoring his administration’s commitment to deepening economic and diplomatic cooperation with the Gulf nation.
During the engagement, President Irro expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Somaliland entrepreneurs and diaspora members in the UAE for their vital role in supporting the nation’s progress. He praised their sustained investment, innovation, and advocacy, which he said have been instrumental in bolstering Somaliland’s economic growth and enhancing its international profile.
The President acknowledged the UAE-based Somaliland community as a cornerstone of the nation’s external engagement and private-sector development, noting that their business networks and remittances have significantly contributed to national resilience and job creation. He further emphasized the government’s readiness to strengthen partnerships that encourage trade expansion, investment inflows, and infrastructural growth.
President Irro reiterated that Somaliland’s relationship with the UAE remains one of strategic importance, rooted in mutual respect, economic cooperation, and shared regional interests. He called on business leaders to continue acting as ambassadors for Somaliland’s aspirations, helping to attract investors and foster greater understanding of the country’s stability and economic potential.
The meeting concluded with a renewed sense of unity and shared purpose, as both the government and diaspora pledged to work closely in advancing Somaliland’s national development and global engagement agenda.