Dubai, UAE (Kaab TV) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro leveraged his platform at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Tuesday to advocate for Somaliland’s international recognition.
Addressing representatives from over 30 world governments, he emphasized Somaliland’s strategic location and governance as key factors warranting global recognition.
The summit, hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), brought together world leaders, business executives, influential figures, tech entrepreneurs, and investors.
President Irro also addressed the possibility of U.S. recognition, mentioning the anticipated stance of U.S. President Donald Trump.
“We have strong relations with the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries. Given our democratic governance, we hope the international community will acknowledge Somaliland’s sovereignty,” he said.
“We hope that the United States may be the first country to recognize Somaliland,” he added.
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