LAS ANOD, Somalia – The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali-Hosh, paid a high-profile courtesy visit to the residence of Sultan Said Mohamed Garase in the city of Las Anod today. The meeting with the revered traditional leader, a prominent figure from the Puntland State, highlights the strengthening of social and political ties within the North Eastern State of Somalia.
The Minister was accompanied by a high-level security and political delegation during the visit. Notable figures in attendance included the Commissioner of the Somali Police Force, General Asad Osman Abdullahi (Diyaano), and former Puntland Minister, Mr. Hassan Shire Abgaal. Their presence demonstrates the importance the Federal Government attaches to engaging with traditional structures and regional leadership to foster stability.
While the specific details of the private discussion were not released, the visit is viewed as part of broader efforts to promote reconciliation and deepen federal cooperation with the local community in Las Anod. Engaging with influential elders like Sultan Garase is a key component of the Federal Government’s strategy to ensure social cohesion and recognize the role of cultural leadership in the nation-building process. The meeting was conducted in a spirit of brotherhood, reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusivity across the republic.
