Month: August 2025

On July 24, 2025, Taiwan and Somaliland signed a landmark coast guard cooperation agreement, opening a new chapter in maritime collaboration between the two partners. The signing took place in Taipei during an official visit by Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdirahman Dahir Adam. President Lai Ching-te welcomed the agreement, emphasizing its significance in strengthening democratic partnerships and promoting regional security. The deal was signed by Admiral Ahmed Hurre Hariye of the Somaliland Coast Guard and Chang Chung-lung, Director-General of Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration. President Lai also highlighted the challenges both Taiwan and Somaliland face from authoritarian pressures and reaffirmed the importance of joint efforts to ensure maritime stability and international engagement. The Somaliland delegation included Minister of Presidency Khadar Hussein Abdi and Admiral Hariye. This agreement builds on earlier discussions held in 2022 and reflects the deepening ties between the two sides since the establishment of representative offices in 2020.

The Guardian, one of the world’s most influential newspapers, has conducted an exclusive interview with the President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi. In this important interview, the President discusses Somaliland’s democratic progress, regional stability, and its growing strategic relevance in the Horn of Africa. He also highlights Somaliland’s aspirations for international recognition and the vital role played by its partnerships, including with Taiwan. 📄 Read the full interview here: 🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/may/30/exclusive-somaliland-president-says-recognition-of-state-on-the-horizon-following-trump-talks The Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan encourages the public, media, and international observers to read this insightful piece and stay updated on Somaliland’s diplomatic engagements.