HARGEISA โ The Ministry of National Planning and Development of the Republic of Somaliland held a large gathering in Hargeisa attended by the Minister, Director General, departmental directors and their deputies, heads of offices, and ministry staff to express the Ministryโs support for the official visit of the President of the Republic of Somaliland and the countryโs ongoing diplomatic efforts to advance its international recognition.
The Ministry emphasized that Somalilandโs diplomatic efforts are important to advancing national interests, noting that government institutions have a role to play in strengthening national unity and coordination, as well as communicating accurate information about Somaliland and its development achievements.
The gathering was held under the theme, โThe Somaliland Cause Has Reached the International Table.โ Discussions focused on the importance of ensuring that Somalilandโs diplomatic, development, and international recognition efforts convey a coherent message reflecting the countryโs national aspirations and interests.
Participants also discussed the significance of the Presidentโs visit and his meetings with officials, political figures, and various institutions as part of Somalilandโs efforts to strengthen international relations and pursue broader international recognition.
The Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs has previously stated that the Presidentโs meetings in Washington focused on Somalilandโs international recognition, strategic cooperation, regional security, and opportunities for economic partnership.
Several Ministry officials also addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of planning, reliable data, and coordination in development efforts, as well as the role of government institutions in communicating the countryโs development achievements and institutional performance.
The Director General of the Ministry of National Planning and Development, Mohamed Said Mahmoud, emphasized the importance of government institutions having coordinated, data-driven plans and working collectively to advance national development priorities.
In his closing remarks, the Minister of National Planning and Development reaffirmed the Ministryโs commitment to continuing its role in national planning and development, with particular emphasis on data, development plans, and official documentation that can contribute to communicating Somalilandโs development realities.
The Minister also underscored the importance of presenting the countryโs development progress, government achievements, and development plans through accurate and systematically organized information, enabling the public and international partners to gain a fact-based understanding of Somalilandโs progress and development efforts.
