Hargeisa – (Horn post) The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi (Irro), on Saturday held an Iftar meeting with traditional elders and community leaders from the Awdal Region, according to a statement issued by the Presidency.
The meeting was attended by the Minister of Interior and National Security, the Minister of Transport and Road Development, and the Governor of Awdal Region.
Discussions focused on strengthening security, stability, reconciliation, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence among communities living in the Awdal and Selel regions.
President Irro commended the traditional leaders for their vital role in maintaining peace, resolving disputes, and reinforcing social unity. He emphasized that peace remains the cornerstone of state-building and social development, noting that safeguarding national cohesion and brotherhood is a shared responsibility across Somaliland.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of close cooperation between government institutions and traditional authorities to ensure lasting security in Awdal and Selel, and to prevent actions that could undermine stability and peaceful coexistence.
Additionally, the President briefed the elders on the overall progress of national affairs, ongoing development initiatives, and diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing Somaliland’s quest for international recognition. He stated that the recognition process is progressing positively.
President Irro reaffirmed that Somaliland continues on a path of development and strong governance, stressing the need for all segments of society to work together to preserve peace, defend national sovereignty, and realize the long-term aspirations of the people of Somaliland.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to unity, national solidarity, and cooperation, reflecting a collective vision for a stable and sustainable future for the Republic of Somaliland.
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Abdikarim Saed Salah
Abdikarim Saed Salah is a multimedia journalist, editor, and geopolitical analyst with more than 15 years of professional experience in broadcast journalism, digital media, and international reporting, specializing in the Horn of Africa, Red Sea geopolitics, and regional security affairs. He is the Founder and Editor of Horn Post, an independent digital news platform focused on politics, diplomacy, governance, security, and strategic developments across the Horn of Africa and East Africa. Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Abdikarim currently works as a TV Presenter and Producer at Horn Cable TV, covering elections, foreign policy, diplomacy, conflict dynamics, and international affairs shaping the region.

