President Muse Bihi Abdi of the Republic of Somaliland today welcomed a high-level delegation at the Presidential Palace. The delegation, comprised of parliamentarians and officials from Kenya and Ethiopia, is visiting Somaliland to participate in an international conference organized by the Ministry of Employment, Social Affairs, and Family of Somaliland. The conference aims to promote women’s empowerment and share best practices on women’s issues.
In his welcoming remarks, President Muse Bihi Abdi briefed the delegation on Somaliland’s journey through various historical stages and its current achievements. He emphasized that the nation’s progress is the result of collective efforts by successive governments and the citizens of Somaliland, who remain steadfast in supporting their government and protecting their national sovereignty.
The delegation expressed their appreciation to the president and the people of Somaliland for the warm and respectful reception. They also praised the country’s remarkable progress in various sectors.
The president was joined at the meeting by senior officials from the Ministry of Employment, Social Affairs, and Family, including Minister Ali Omar Mohamed (Ali Xoorxoor), Deputy Minister Mrs. Yurub Abiib Abdi, Director General Mr. Ahmed Hassan Aw Aden, MP Fu’aad Ahmed Dirie, and Muuna Isse Mahad.
The delegation members included Senator Hamida Ali Kibwana, Chairperson of the Kenya Women’s Organization, Kenyan MPs Fatuma Ali, Ummulkheir Kassim, and Ngelechei Caroline Jeptoo, and Mrs. Ubax Abdirahman, Deputy Minister of Gender and Child Development from the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia.
