The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abshir Omar Haruse, has officially announced that he has resigned from his post and submitted his letter of resignation to Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre.
Minister Abshir Omar Haruuse said the reason he resigned from his position is to get time and independence for the election of the president of the Puntland state which he is nominated for.
Minister Haruse said that he is happy that during the year and a half he is the government of Somalia, he has achieved great achievements, including the lifting of the arms embargo, debt forgiveness, joining the EAC and holding the position of deputy secretary. I.
Abshir Haruse is heading to Garowe city today, Monday, where he is expected to announce his candidacy for the presidency of Puntland.
