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Stuart Polak urges investors to back Somaliland

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British House of Lords member Stuart Polak called on international investors to take greater interest in Somaliland, highlighting its political stability, infrastructure and economic opportunities. He spoke at the Somaliland Investment Summit held in London on 20 October 2026, reports Horndiplomat.

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