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.
