Hargeisa – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has met with newly appointed ambassadors, an envoy and deputy ambassadors, urging them to strengthen international relations, protect Somaliland’s reputation and pursue diplomatic, political and economic opportunities.
The president also emphasized the importance of engaging Somaliland communities abroad and encouraging their contribution to national priorities.
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adan Bakaal attended the meeting.
The newly appointed Somaliland diplomatic representatives are:
1. Sharmaake Ahmed Mohamed — Somaliland’s Ambassador to Ethiopia.
2. Mohamed Abdi Abdillahi (Galol) — Deputy Ambassador to Ethiopia.
3. Ali Aden Awale — Somaliland’s Representative to the European Union.
4. Muse Yusuf Farah — Somaliland’s Representative to Sweden.
5. Bashir Sheikh Ibrahim Bakal — Deputy Representative to Sweden.
6. Mohamud Rage Abdi — Somaliland’s Envoy to the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).