Somaliland President, UK Ambassador Hold High-Level Talks on Security, Development and Strategic Ties.
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi hosted the United Kingdom’s ambassador, Charles King, and a senior British delegation in Hargeisa on Monday, in a meeting that underscored the depth of historic ties and the renewed push to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
The talks, held at the Presidential Palace and attended by Somaliland ministers and top government officials, focused on security, infrastructure development and private-sector growth—areas where the president said the UK has long played a stabilizing role.
President Abdullahi expressed strong appreciation for what he described as “historic trust and close cooperation” between Somaliland and the United Kingdom.
He emphasized that British support for security sector reform and infrastructure projects has been essential to Somaliland’s stability, and said his administration is committed to deepening the partnership.
Calling the UK a “close friend” that has consistently backed Somaliland’s development and peacebuilding efforts, the president highlighted progress in security consolidation, including the recent peace agreement in Erigavo and ongoing stabilization across the eastern regions.
Ambassador King reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to Somaliland, praising the country’s record of stability, democratic governance and peaceful political transitions.
He noted that Somaliland’s security environment and its track record of holding competitive elections distinguish it in a volatile region.
King also urged Somaliland to continue expanding opportunities for private investment, calling it a critical driver of economic growth and long-term prosperity.
Officials said the meeting concluded with a joint commitment to strengthen cooperation across security, development and economic sectors, reflecting what both sides describe as a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship.
