Somaliland President Meets Dominican Republic Leader at World Governments Summit in Dubai
Dubai, UAE — (Horn post) The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai, where both leaders were participating in the high-level global forum.
President Irro attended the World Governments Summit for the second consecutive year. The annual event, hosted in the United Arab Emirates, is regarded as one of the world’s most influential international gatherings, focusing on modern leadership, good governance, state-building, and future global trends.
According to official information, the meeting between the two presidents took place as part of broader engagements held during the summit, which brings together heads of state, government officials, investors, policymakers, and international stakeholders from around the world.
Speaking about his participation and meetings at the summit, President Irro said that he had held productive discussions with global leaders, investors, and international partners who expressed strong interest in Somaliland and a willingness to explore investment opportunities.
“It is a great honor for me, representing the Republic of Somaliland and highlighting our role in advancing state-building, good governance, and international cooperation, to hold fruitful meetings with leaders, investors, and global stakeholders who have shown genuine interest and readiness to invest in Somaliland,” President Irro said.
The Somaliland presidency noted that participation in the World Governments Summit provides an important platform for Somaliland to present its governance experience, development priorities, and economic potential, strengthening international engagement and cooperation.
Somaliland’s continued presence at the summit reflects its broader diplomatic efforts to expand global partnerships, attract investment, and raise its international profile through participation in major global forums.
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Horn post staff Reporter
Hargeisa, Somaliland
