- President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that Kenya will finally open its consulate in Somaliland’s capital, Hargeisa. – By Gerald Gekara.
The Presidents re-affirmed their unwavering commitment to deepen the cordial bilateral relations between Kenya and Somaliland, and the establishment of a diplomatic mission office in Somaliland would boost the cooperation.
During their discussions, the leaders focused their attention on expansion of bilateral trade, enhancing collaboration in air transport including enabling direct flights between Nairobi and Hargeisa, as well as cooperating in Agriculture, Livestock development, Education, Energy and cooperation between the ports of Mombasa and Berbera.
Kenya will open its Consulate in Hargeisa by end of March 2021. Somaliland would also upgrade its Liaison Office in Nairobi within the same timeframe.
Kenya Airways and other Kenyan airlines will also commence direct flights between Nairobi and Hargeisa by end of March, 2021.
The two Leaders pledged to continue to work together in safeguarding peace and stability in the Horn of Africa region.
They noted that Al-Shabaab continues to pose significant threat to the region. In this regard, they called for a robust international engagement and support for efforts to combat terrorism in the Horn of Africa.
