Abdirahman Dahir Adam
Abdirahman Dahir Adam Bakal | |
|---|---|
Cabdiraxmaan Daahir Aadan Bakaal | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somaliland | |
| Assumed office 14 December 2024 | |
| President | Muse Bihi Abdi |
| Preceded by | Essa Kayd |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Somaliland |
| Party | Waddani |
| Profession | Politician |
Abdirahman Dahir Adam (Somali: Cabdiraxmaan Daahir Aadan), also known as Bakal (Bakaal), is a Somaliland politician serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland since December 2024.[1]
Biography
Abdirahman hails from the Gadabuursi clan, specifically the Habar Affan sub-clan.[2]
In September 2016, Abdirahman announced his candidacy for the Waddani party's vice-presidential slot, campaigning in Gabiley, Dilla, and Borama.[3]
Foreign Minister
On 14 December 2024, President Irro appointed Abdirahman as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland with other ministers.[4]
In March 2025, Abdirahman declared that Somaliland would engage in dialogue only with countries that officially recognize it.[5]
In May 2025, Abdirahman led a high-level delegation to Washington, D.C., where he met with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Tim Burchett as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and promote Somaliland's international recognition. The delegation also held discussions at the Hudson Institute.[6]
In July 2025, Abdirahman visited Taiwan as Somaliland's representative and met with President William Lai.[7][8] Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration and the Somaliland Coast Guard concluded a Cooperation Agreement, with Abdirahman and Minister of the Ocean Affairs Council Kuan Bi-ling in attendance.[9] The agreement covers visits, training, exchanges and joint maritime search-and-rescue operations.[8] During his Taiwan visit, he underlined that our friendship continues to grow stronger each day despite external pressure.[10]
In October 2025, a Taiwan-funded medical center worth US$22 million was set to be built in Hargeisa, and Abdirahman attended the groundbreaking ceremony.[11]
See also
References
- ^ "Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation". Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland Cabdiraxman Cirro oo ku dhawaaqey Golaha Xukuumadiisa". Horseed Media (in Somali). 14 December 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Musharax Cabdirxmaan Daahir oo u tartamaya jagada madaxweyne ku xigeenka WADDANI oo si balaadhan loogu soo dhaweeyey magaalooyinka Gabiley, Dila iyo Borama". Hargeisa Press (in Somali). September 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Somaliland President Irro unveils full cabinet after election victory". Hiiraan Online. 14 December 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Asked about taking in Gazans, African official says 'open to talk'". JNS.org. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Somaliland Foreign Minister Bolsters U.S. Ties with High-Profile Meetings, Signals Potential Shift in Horn of Africa Policy". The Horn Tribune. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Taiwan, Somaliland deepen ties with landmark coast guard agreement". Asian News International. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ a b "President meets with Somaliland group". Taipei Times. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Taiwan and Somaliland Sign Coast Guard Cooperation Agreement". Ocean Affairs Council (Taiwan). 24 July 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "President Lai meets Somaliland foreign minister". Saxafi Media. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "台灣醫學中心動土 台索共營攜手前行". Central News Agency – News Platform (press release) (in Chinese). 28 October 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.