President Irro Opens Landmark Investment Forum, Signaling Somaliland’s Global Economic Ambition.
HARGEISA — The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), inaugurated the Somaliland International Investment Conference today at the Sarovar Premier Hotel in Hargeisa, marking a defining moment in the nation’s drive toward global economic engagement and recognition.
The high-level forum gathered delegates from 23 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond — including government officials, global investors, and senior business executives — in what many observers describe as Somaliland’s most significant economic diplomacy event to date.
In his opening address, President Irro expressed deep gratitude to the international investors and private sector representatives for their confidence and growing interest in Somaliland’s economic future.
He underscored that the nation’s political stability, rule of law, and democratic governance have made it one of the most secure and predictable environments for investment in the Horn of Africa.
“Somaliland stands today as a beacon of stability and opportunity,” the president declared. “Our commitment to good governance, institutional reform, and open markets is unwavering. We invite our partners to invest not only in projects — but in a future of shared prosperity.”
Highlighting Somaliland’s strategic position at the gateway of the Red Sea, President Irro emphasized the country’s potential as a regional trade and logistics hub, offering access to major maritime routes that link Africa, the Gulf, and Asia.
He spotlighted key investment sectors including maritime infrastructure, livestock, agriculture, fisheries, renewable energy, digital technology, and logistics, calling them “the engines of a new Somaliland economy.”
The president paid special tribute to DP World, whose flagship projects — the Berbera Port expansion and the Berbera Economic Free Zone — have catalyzed Somaliland’s transformation into a competitive trade corridor.
“Their success,” he noted, “is proof that international investment in Somaliland delivers real, measurable returns.”
Beyond its commercial scope, the president framed the forum as a declaration of Somaliland’s readiness to engage globally.
“This conference is not just about deals and discussions,” he said. “It is about redefining our place in the world — as a self-reliant, forward-looking, and cooperative nation.”
The event’s opening signals a new phase in Somaliland’s global economic diplomacy — one driven by regional integration, private sector partnerships, and sustainable growth.
With the backing of international investors and the confidence of its people, Somaliland is setting its course toward economic independence and long-term prosperity.
