Somaliland President and his delegation conclude their trip to Qatar

Somaliland: President High-level delegation, Secures Strategic Diplomatic Partnerships in Doha Visit

Doha (ANN)-The President of the Republic of Somaliland, His Excellency Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro), and the delegation he led during the last days of his working trip to Qatar have officially concluded their trip and are returning to their homeland.

The President of the Republic of Somaliland, and his leading a large delegation, held a series of landmark meetings with the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government of Qatar before officially concluded.

Also, the meeting concluded a series of high-impact meeting with the Institutions and sectres of government of the Qatar. the delegation is working on fourth day of an official working visit to Qatar..

Somaliland President and his delegation conclude their trip to Qatar

According statment to the Spokesperson for the President of Somaliland, Hussein Aden Ige (Dayr) said  The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and attract investment to Somaliland. Over the past two days, the delegation engaged senior Qatari officials, including representatives from the Council of Ministers, the Qatar Development Fund (QDF), and Qatar Charity, to advance economic, developmental, and humanitarian cooperation.

Diplomatic Engagement with Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

President Irro and his delegation held a significant diplomatic meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Discussions centered on deepening bilateral relations, fostering economic collaboration, and enhancing regional security and stability. President Irro underscored Somaliland’s 34-year history of independence, emphasizing that Somaliland is a sovereign nation distinct from the Federal Republic of Somalia. The meeting highlighted Somaliland’s growing diplomatic engagement and its constructive ties with the international community.

Economic and Trade Opportunities Explored

The delegation held productive talks with H.E. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al-Sayed, Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry. Discussions focused on unlocking Somaliland’s economic potential in key sectors including livestock, fisheries, agriculture, petroleum, minerals, energy, and infrastructure. President Irro showcased Somaliland’s investor-friendly environment and its strategic location along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, positioning it as a future global trade hub. Both parties explored concrete pathways for Qatari investment to bolster Somaliland’s economy.

Development Partnerships with Qatar Development Fund

In talks with QDF leadership, the delegation identified opportunities for developmental support in critical areas: education, healthcare, water infrastructure, and youth empowerment through job creation and vocational training. Somaliland’s commitment to transparent, sustainable development was met with strong alignment, with both sides expressing commitment to future partnerships aimed at improving livelihoods and driving long-term growth.

Humanitarian Support Strengthened with Qatar Charity

The delegation met with Mr. Yusuf bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity, acknowledging the organization’s ongoing humanitarian and developmental projects in Somaliland. Mutual understanding was reached on all discussed priorities, with Qatar Charity pledging to double its humanitarian assistance and expand initiatives in Somaliland, further solidifying the partnership.

A Strategic Future for Somaliland-Qatar Relations

President Irro’s visit underscores Somaliland’s proactive strategy to position itself as a stable, democratic, and investment-ready nation. These meetings reflect Somaliland’s vision to leverage its abundant resources, strategic location, and 34 years of peace to attract global partnerships. The commitments secured signal a promising trajectory for enhanced cooperation between Somaliland and Qatar across economic, developmental, and humanitarian spheres.

Somaliland President  and his delegation, includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdirahman Dahir Adan, Minister of the presidency Khadar Xuseen (Looge), Minister of Interior and National Security, Abdallah Mohamed Arab, The Minister  of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah Dahir Jama (Bashe), Head of the President’s Office (Chief of Staff) ,Abdulkadir Salah Eidleh, as well as his Economic Affairs Adviser. Abdirahman Dualeh Bayle.