His Excellency, President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi has officially inaugurated the National Conference on Fisheries Development, which commenced today in Hargeisa.
The conference, aimed at advancing the fisheries sector in Somaliland, was attended by key figures including members of the cabinet, parliamentarians, politicians, representatives from investment companies, banking officials, and leaders from the Ministry of Fisheries Development. During the event, the Ministry presented its national strategy to enhance the country’s fisheries, a vital natural resource for Somaliland.
The Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Development, Mr. Mahmoud Warsame Jama, delivered a comprehensive address, outlining the ministry’s goals for the conference. He emphasized that the event was intended to highlight investment opportunities in Somaliland’s fisheries sector and to develop national plans for its sustainable management.
Other speakers included the Chairman of the Berbera District Council, Mr. Abdishakur Mohamed Hassan (Ciddin), Minister of Water Development Mr. Suleiman Yusuf Ali Koore, and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Mrs. Shukri Haji Ismail Bandare. They all commended the Ministry of Fisheries for its efforts in formulating a national plan for the sector, recognizing the ministry’s potential to achieve significant progress.
In his remarks, President Muse Bihi Abdi praised the Ministry of Fisheries for organizing such a pivotal conference and urged both the public and business community to actively invest in the fisheries industry, as well as other domestic production sectors.
The President further encouraged participants to engage in meaningful discussions and develop actionable, forward-thinking plans for the future, stressing the importance of involving experts in the fisheries field to drive progress.
