Somaliland President Meets with UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia

May 14, 2018

Somaliland president H.E Muse Bihi Abdi Hand shakes Special Representative of the Secretary-General Michael Keating

Horndiplomat-Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi receives his office the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia Ambassador Micheal Keating. Horndiplomat reports

The meeting accompanied by the president, Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail (Saylici) Vice President of Somaliland, Foreign Minister Dr.Saad Ali Shire and chairmen of houses of Parliament Elders Suleiman Mohamoud Adem, Representative Bashe Mohamed Farah.

Meeting Pres Bihi of Somaliland in Hargeisa; covered many topics including humanitarian & economic situation, upcoming local & parliamentary elections, security, conflict resolution, and the role of the UN pic.twitter.com/OJgIgP3ScZ

— Michael Keating (@EIPKeating) May 13, 2018

The Two sides discussed issues related to democracy, security economics and Aid as well as the strengthened relationship between Somaliland and the United Nations.

After the Meeting between Somaliland President and the United Nations Special Representative, Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr.Sa’ad Ali Shire told to the media said that the two sides discussed the bilateral relationship between Somaliland and the United Nations

Dr.Shire says

“The President and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the meeting discussed on the issues related to democracy, upcoming elections, security economics and Aid as well as the strengthened relationship between Somaliland and the United Nations.” Said Minister Sa’ad.

Human rights lawyers & advocates play essential role in defending freedom of expression – essential to strengthening of democracy and accountability https://t.co/R6MQYNb4ql

— Michael Keating (@EIPKeating) May 13, 2018

Excellent briefing from the Somaliland Nat’l Disability Federation – working to ensure that people w disabilities (15% or more of the population) occupy their rightful place in society, education, business, politics, etc, & receive the support they deserve pic.twitter.com/CfzKdBgKKj

— Michael Keating (@EIPKeating) May 13, 2018

The meeting between the president of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Michael Keating is the second time in the five-month period of this government and it was a fruitful meetings.