𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚: 𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧: In a recent interview with Sky News Arabia, #Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro (@Abdirahmanirro) laid out his administration’s vision, reflecting on the nation’s past, present, and future. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Cirro began by reiterating #Somaliland’s historical trajectory, emphasizing that it gained independence alongside #Somalia before voluntarily entering a union that ultimately collapsed. He stressed that since restoring its sovereignty in 1991, #Somaliland has maintained relative peace for over three decades, fostering investment and economic growth. 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: He highlighted how #Somaliland’s stability has attracted major international investors. A pivotal moment came in 2016 when #UAE’s DP World invested in Berbera Port, transforming it into a critical trade hub. The project also connected #Ethiopia to global markets, offering a stable and cost-effective trade route. #Berbera, strategically located on the Gulf of Aden, sits along one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes. Its position makes it a vital hub for regional and global commerce, linking #Africa to the Middle East and beyond. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Cirro positioned #Somaliland as a leader in digital finance, noting that mobile money dominates the economy, with cash transactions being rare. He also praised #Somaliland’s I.T. sector, stating that local companies are poised to play a significant role in the future of artificial intelligence. 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 When questioned about recent reports that the #US under President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) is considering resettling #Palestinian refugees in #Somaliland, Cirro responded with clarity. He stated that his administration has not been contacted by U.S. officials regarding this matter. However, he expressed openness to working with the U.S. on political, economic, and diplomatic fronts. Cirro also spoke highly of Trump, calling him a “good man.” However, he maintained that #Somaliland’s position on the refugee issue would be articulated only after official engagement from Washington, refraining from premature commentary. Final Thoughts Cirro’s interview reinforced #Somaliland’s image as a stable, investment-friendly, and digitally advanced nation. His diplomatic approach toward the U.S. signaled readiness for engagement while maintaining #Somaliland’s independent stance. The interview showcased a leader balancing national interests with global diplomacy. #WGS25 #UnitedArabEmirates #RepublicOfSomaliand #UnitedStatesOfAmerica

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