By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Dhusamareb — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in Dhusamareb, capital of Galmudug State, on Tuesday for a working visit for several days.
Upon his arrival at Dhusamareb Airport, the Prime Minister was received by Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor’, National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director Mahad Mohamed Salad, and various segments of the local community.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, the visit is aimed at strengthening state-building efforts and enhancing cooperation between the federal government and the Galmudug administration.
During his stay, Hamza is expected to hold consultations with Galmudug leaders and representatives from different sectors of society.
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The Galmudug Presidency also described the trip as a “working visit,” although it did not provide further details regarding the agenda of the planned meetings.
The Prime Minister’s visit comes at a time when the federal government is engaged in political consultations on the upcoming leadership transition in Galmudug, currently led by President Kariye. While officials have not formally linked the visit to electoral matters, its timing has fuelled speculation about the future political direction of the state.
Prime Minister Hamza last visited Dhusamareb in January this year, when he attended the Heritage Forum, a gathering that focuses on Somalia’s political, security, and governance challenges.
The latest visit is expected to pave the way for key political discussions, with attention now focused on the outcomes of the meetings between the Prime Minister, Galmudug leaders, and community representatives.