
HARGEISA, Somaliland (HornPost) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) congratulated Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025.
In a congratulatory message published on his official X account, Irro extended greetings to Trump on behalf of the Republic of Somaliland.
“On behalf of the Republic of Somaliland, I congratulate President Donald Trump, who was inaugurated today as the 47th President of the United States of America,” Irro said in his message.
Irro Highlights Somaliland-US Cooperation
In his message, President Irro expressed hope for stronger cooperation between Somaliland and the United States.
He emphasized shared interests in promoting international peace, democracy and economic growth.
The Somaliland president also expressed his expectation that the new US administration would support closer engagement with Somaliland on issues of mutual interest.
His message highlighted Somaliland’s interest in strengthening diplomatic relations with Washington and expanding cooperation in areas of shared priorities.
Trump Begins Second Term as US President
Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, marked the beginning of his second term as president of the United States.
He previously served as the 45th US president from 2017 to 2021.
President Irro concluded his congratulatory message by wishing Trump success in leading the United States during his new term.
The message reflected Somaliland’s diplomatic outreach to the United States and its interest in developing stronger relations with the incoming administration.
HornPost Staff Reporter
Hargeisa, Somaliland
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Abdikarim Saed Salah
Abdikarim Saed Salah is Editor-in-Chief and Founder of HornPost.com, an independent Hargeisa-based news platform covering Somaliland, the Horn of Africa, East Africa, the Red Sea and international affairs. A journalist, television presenter, producer and geopolitical analyst, he has more than 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism, digital media, reporting and diplomacy. He works with Horn Cable TV and focuses on politics, elections, security, foreign policy and conflict. He holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in International Relations.

