Somaliland President Praises Puntland for  Sanaag Peace Role

Somalia, 22 October 2025 — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Irro” has praised Puntland State for its support in the ongoing peace and reconciliation process in Sanaag region.Speaking during a gathering in Erigabo today, Irro acknowledged Puntland’s moral backing in efforts to restore stability to the region, which has faced repeated clan conflicts in recent years.“I thank my colleague, President Said Abdullahi Deni, and the Puntland administration for their encouragement and contribution to the peace efforts in Sanaag region, including the ongoing peace conference,” Irro said.Observers say Irro’s message represents a rare acknowledgment of Puntland’s positive role in regional stability — a tone not often expressed publicly amid longstanding political sensitivities over territorial control in Sanaag.