HARGEISA (Kaab TV) – The Hargeisa City Council, in partnership with the Taiwan Mission in Somaliland, has completed the construction of the 6 km “Taiwan Avenue,” a major new road linking Hargeisa International Airport (Egal) to the main highway in central Hargeisa.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Taiwan’s Ambassador to Somaliland, Allen Lou; Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdirahman Aden; Minister of Interior, Abdalle Mohamed Arab; and the Mayor of Hargeisa, Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge.
“This project was initiated by Mayor Mooge with the aim of creating a direct gateway between Egal International Airport and the heart of the city,” said Ambassador Lou.
He said the Government of Taiwan was proud to have co-funded 70 percent of the road construction.
Hargeisa Municipality covered 30 percent of the cost.
Mayor Mooge emphasized the road’s impact on city access and ease for travellers to and from the Egal Airport in Hargeisa.
“Taiwan Avenue will greatly improve traffic flow and the city’s overall appearance. We extend our sincere thanks to the government of Taiwan for its generous support,” Mayor Moge said.
Ease access of movement for millions
The project, jointly led by Hargeisa City Council and the Taiwan Mission, faced several challenges during construction, which led to adjustments in the original design.
Despite these hurdles, the road has now been completed and is expected to benefit the daily movement of thousands of residents and visitors to the capital.
Taiwan and Somaliland, two self-governing entities without widespread international recognition, have been steadily building bilateral ties.
Earlier this year, Taiwan announced a $22 million investment for the construction of a general hospital in Hargeisa — another major infrastructure initiative strengthening the relationship between the two partners.