Hargeisa (Hornpost.net /.com The President of the Republic of Somaliland Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Cirro) today held an important meeting with the head of the United Nations, who is the highest official for humanitarian affairs and the Deputy Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. George Conway and a large delegation led by him including the head of the UN OCHA Office Blaise Kabongo Mujika and senior officials of the UN Office in Somaliland.
First of all, the Head of the UN Delegation, Mr. George Conway praised the President of the Republic of Somaliland for his historic victory in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Also, the envoy praised the nation of the Republic of Somaliland for security, stability, democracy and the implementation of international laws and regulations, saying that the UN agencies will strengthen their long-standing efficient cooperation with Somaliland.
The President of the Republic of Somaliland also spoke to the envoy about important issues for the nation of Somaliland, the most important of which are: peace and stability, issues of democracy, humanitarian aid, review and re-evaluation of the number, quality and the financial amount of the projects carried out by the UN agencies in the Republic of Somaliland.
The President of the Republic of Somaliland told the envoy that Somaliland, without international recognition, has succeeded in maintaining peace, security, and building a democratic governance system for more than 30 years, which is a rare event in the region. Horn of Africa is a region where conflicts are common.
President Abdirahman Irro told the Deputy UN Envoy for Somaliland and Somalia that the support of the United Nations should be based on justice, and Somaliland should receive the support and grants of a worthy and appropriate part.
The President of the Republic of Somaliland told the Deputy Assistant Envoy of the United Nations that Somaliland held various transparent elections that took place in peace at the level of President, Parliament and local level. Also, Somaliland is currently preparing for the next rounds of elections, which are expected to be held on time in accordance with our legal framework that we as a nation will overcome the delay in the elections, which is the center of the conflict. and political disputes.
At the end of the day, the President of the Republic of Somaliland told the Deputy Assistant Envoy of the United Nations that Somaliland is ready to have reliable cooperation with the UN, but not hand in hand. Somaliland is ready to deal with the serious challenges facing the Horn of Africa.
The President of Somaliland told the UN that Somaliland needs not to confuse Somaliland with Somalia. The UN should respect Somaliland’s official position on the self-determination of the people and the country of Somaliland, which is a fateful decision reached by the people of the Republic of Somaliland in a full referendum.
Hornpost staff Reporter
