Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble visited and thanked two elders in Puntland for playing crucial roles in preserving the local culture.
Roble visited the elders during his ongoing tour of the region to discuss several issues affecting Puntland and Somalia, including the misunderstanding over the upcoming elections.
Islaan Isse Islaan Mohamed and Garaad Saleeban Garaad Mohamed accepted the gratitude from Prime Minister Roble on behalf of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS).
The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to the elders for their role in advocating for peace and social cohesion in Puntland.
Roble spent several hours in the company of Islaan and Garaad at their residences, which are in Garowe, the administrative capital of Puntland.