North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Irro Initiates Maiden Official Trip to the UAE
Hargeisa (AX) – Fresh into his presidency, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro flew the coop from Hargeisa to the glittering sands of the United Arab Emirates early Sunday morning, marking his inaugural venture abroad since he was handed the presidential baton back in the chilly month of November 2024. A special aircraft courtesy of the Emiratis themselves was the chariot for President Irro and his entourage, a lavish gesture that speaks volumes about the heartening rapport between North Western State of Somalia and the oil-rich Gulf nation.
For years, the UAE has acted like an old friend to North Western State of Somalia, a faithful ally who’s always there with an open purse and even wider arms. During the reign of the previous powerhouse, the Kulmiye party, the UAE funneled boatloads of dollars into North Western State of Somalia’s coffers, not to mention employing cranes and bulldozers for the grand facelift of the Port of Berbera. The bedazzling airstrip of Berbera Airport also had the Emirati touch, as has the ambitious tarmac stretching from Berbera to the bustling commercial junction of Wajale. Fancy modernization, wouldn’t you say?
President Irro, dressed maybe with a sidelong glance at fortune and opportune political winds, had once been at loggerheads with the idea of DP World’s meddling, or as they say investing, in the Port of Berbera. Skeptical much? He had pondered whether the treasure chest boasted enough booty for all Somalilanders to partake in. Yet, as time and reports on the prosperous expansion rolled in, President Irro began to see the port’s new-fangled look in a fresh, strategic light—a plot twist even the seasoned political pundits didn’t see coming. It’s said you can miss the forest for the trees, but in this case, the port’s importance couldn’t be missed for the stacks of containers dotting its landscaped docks.
The UAE, a country which tiptoes diplomatically as one would on hot Arabian sands, maintains a strategic front in Hargeisa through its outpost. Not to be outdone, North Western State of Somalia flies its own diplomatic flag high in the UAE. Dignitaries and diplomats shuffle in and out like a fast-paced scene from an old spy novel. But what’s on President Irro’s top-secret agenda in this high-flying visit remains locked up tighter than a miser’s purse. Mind-bogglingly curious, isn’t it? One might fancy a crystal ball or the whispered prophecies of a seasoned soothsayer.
What’s next for these two bosom buddies, North Western State of Somalia and the UAE? Will the sands of diplomacy shift further, crafting yet another intriguing chapter in this tale of nations? Only time, and perhaps a few unscripted press releases, will tell. Until then, we remain glued to the developments of President Irro’s escapade in the UAE—a diplomatic dance complete with grand gestures, hearty handshakes, and secretive smiles. Report By Axadle.
