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President Uhuru and Somaliland leader Musa Abdi hold talks

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Somaliland President Musa Bihi Abdi at Statehouse on Monday, December 14, 2020. [Courtesy, PSCU]

President Uhuru Kenyatta met Somaliland President Musa Bihi Abdi on Monday for bilateral talks to boost cooperation between the two countries.  

According to a statement from the State House, the two heads of state held bilateral talks on “subjects of mutual interest” to initiate development projects.  

 “The two delegations are set to meet again tomorrow, Tuesday, December 15, 2020, to finalize the talks,” read the statement from State House.

The meeting is aimed at creating diplomatic ties between Kenya and Somaliland. This will offer Nairobi an opportunity to have presence in Hargeisa-the capital of Somaliland. The meeting is also geared to strengthen security, social and economic relations between the two countries.

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