Somaliland president pitches business opportunities to Trump's son

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 23, 2026 at 05:59 PM
Somaliland president pitches business opportunities to Trump's son

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Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Eric Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The meetings occurred as Somaliland seeks international recognition and foreign investment, 35 years after declaring independence from Somalia. Discussions with Herzog focused on strengthening bilateral relations following Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland. With Eric Trump, the president discussed investment opportunities in Somaliland's livestock and agriculture sectors, highlighting the port of Berbera as a potential logistics hub. Somaliland is shifting its approach from seeking aid to offering its resources for investment, emphasizing its strategic location on major shipping routes.

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