Somaliland President Attends World Governments Summit in Dubai

Dubai, UAE – Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro is attending the World Governments Summit in Dubai for the second consecutive year, as global leaders gather to discuss the future of governance and policy development.

Irro’s participation comes amid strained relations between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates. Somalia recently canceled all agreements with Abu Dhabi following claims by Israel that it had recognized Somaliland as an independent state, a move that sparked political tensions and drew a strong response from Mogadishu.

The Dubai summit, a global platform for discussing governance, technological innovation, and public policy, provides leaders including Irro the opportunity to engage on issues of development, good governance, and international cooperation. Participants are also expected to discuss how regional and global partnerships can drive political and economic progress.

Irro’s attendance is viewed as a political statement highlighting Somaliland’s role on the international stage and strengthening the region’s engagement with other countries, particularly in trade and technology development.

The summit is also expected to address the ongoing tensions between Somalia and the UAE, with global leaders warning of the potential impact of regional disputes on peace and stability.

President Irro attended the summit last year, and this year’s participation is seen as reinforcing Somaliland’s visibility and diplomatic engagement in global forums.

Garowe Online