Wednesday October 8, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — The Second Deputy Speaker of the Upper
House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Hon. Abdullahi Ali Hirsi Timacadde,
met on Tuesday with Dr. Adan Abdullahi Aw-Hassan, Speaker of the North Eastern
State Parliament, and his accompanying delegation in Mogadishu.
The discussions focused on a briefing from Speaker Aw-Hassan
regarding the legislative activities of the North Eastern State Parliament and
the political and social developments in the newly formed state.
Both sides explored ways to strengthen cooperation between
the Upper House and the North Eastern State Parliament, emphasizing the
importance of collaboration on key national priorities and shared parliamentary
responsibilities at the federal and state levels.
Dr. Aw-Hassan has been in Mogadishu for several weeks,
holding meetings with federal government officials and community leaders as
part of efforts to enhance coordination with national institutions.
In August 2025, Dr. Adan Abdullahi Aw-Hassan was elected
Speaker of the North Eastern State Parliament after defeating his challenger
Abdiqafar Dheeliye, who received 29 votes. One ballot was declared invalid,
according to the electoral commission.