Abshir Omar Huruse
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia | |
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| In office 2 August 2022 – 18 December 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Hamza Abdi Barre |
| Preceded by | Abdisaid Muse Ali |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Moalim Fiqi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Garowe, Somalia |
| Political party | Mideeye[1] |
| Alma mater | University of York |
| Occupation | Politician businessman |
| Website | Official website |
Abshir Omar Jama (Huruse) (
Early life and education
Huruse was born in Garoowe and graduated high school and earned his bachelor's degree in Somalia. He studied at the University of York and focused on reconstruction and development in conflict-affected countries for his master's degree.[2]
Political career
Huruse for the majority of his life was a businessman, only entering politics sometime in the 2010s.[1] The first time Huruse entered the political stage was on 19 July 2020, when he was elected to become the Secretary General of the Puntland political organization Mideeye.[1][3]
Minister of Foreign Affairs
On 2 August 2022, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appointed Huruse as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in part of a wider cabinet reshuffle when taking office.[4] On 13 August 2022, Huruse was officially sworn into the position along with his deputy Isaak Mohamud Mursal at a ceremony with PM Barre and the new State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali Mohamed Omar in attendance.[5]
During his term as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Huruse conducted many meetings and talks with representatives of countries worldwide. As a representative of Somalia, he attended the Seventy-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.[6][7] During the generate debate which primarily took place from 20 to 26 September 2022, Huruse held his first meetings with fellow representatives from many countries.
He was a member of the delegation which reopened diplomatic relations with Cuba, which Somalia had not had since ties were ended in 1977,[8] and opened a conference of verification between Somalia and the East African Community (EAC) to assess the nation's ability to become a member of the EAC sometime in the future on 25 January.[9][10]
He resigned as foreign minister on 18 December 2023 to participate in the 2024 Puntland presidential election,[11] but was defeated by the incumbent, Said Abdullahi Deni.[12]
References
- ^ a b c C.P.H. (19 July 2020). "Mideeye Flexes its Political Muscles in Garowe". puntlandpost.net. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Tub-san iyo Talo midaysan. | By Abshir Omar Jama - Huruse | Facebook, retrieved 22 December 2023
- ^ "Somalia: il premier Barre annuncia il nuovo governo, c'è anche l'ex terrorista Mukthar Robow" [Somalia: Prime Minister Barre announces the new government, there is also the former terrorist Mukthar Robow]. agenzianova.com (in Italian). 2 August 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
Abshir Omar Huruse, ex uomo d'affari già segretario generale della presidenza del Puntland, come nuovo ministro degli Esteri
[Abshir Omar Huruse, a former businessman and former secretary general of the Puntland presidency, as the new foreign minister] - ^ Maruf, Harun (2 August 2022). "Former Al-Shabab Commander, Al-Qaida Member Named to Somali Cabinet". Voice of America. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "H.E. Abshir Omar Huruse assumes office as the new Foreign Minister of Somalia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Somalia). 13 August 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Somali Foreign Minister participates in the opening session of the UN General Assembly in New York". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Somalia). 20 September 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ Nor, Omar. "Somali leader joins world leaders at UN general assembly in US". Shabelle Media Network. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ Maruf, Harun (4 April 2023). "Somalia, Cuba Resume Diplomatic Relations After 46 Years". Voice of America. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "EAC launches verification mission to assess Somalia's readiness to join bloc". The Independent (Uganda). 26 January 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Abshir Omar Jama (Huruse) [@abshirhuruse] (30 January 2023). "Delighted to host EAC verification mission assessing readiness of #Somalia to join the East African Community. Formalizing Somalia's membership in the East African Community will lead to greater cooperation and prosperity in our region" (Tweet). Retrieved 7 April 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Somali Foreign Minister resigns to pursue Puntland presidency amidst funding controversy". hornobserver.com. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Somalia: Said Abdullahi Deni re-elected in Puntland after tough contest". Garowe Online. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2024.