Abdullahi Haji Hassan Mohamed Nuur
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Abdullahi Haji Hassan Mohamed Nuur (Somali: Cabdulaahi Xaaji Xasan Maxamed Nuur, Arabic: عبد الله حاجي حسن محمد نور) is a Somali politician. He served as Somalia's Minister of Agriculture and Livestock and later also as Foreign Minister.
Abdullahi Haji Hassan Mohamed Nuur عبد الله حاجي حسن محمد نور | |
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| Foreign Minister of Somalia | |
| In office February 20, 2012 – November 4, 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Abdiweli Mohamed Ali |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Abdullahi Omaar |
| Succeeded by | Fowsiyo Yussuf Haji Aadan |
| Minister of Agriculture and Livestock | |
| In office August 2011 – February 20, 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Transitional Federal Government |
Overview
Nuur hails from the Leysan subdivision of the Rahaweyn (Mirifle) clan.[1] Prior to his entry into Somali politics, he was living in London Ontario and part of the Somali diaspora in Canada. Later on in 2009 he moved to Edmonton Alberta.[1]
In August 2011, Nuur was appointed as Somalia's new Minister of Agriculture and Livestock by then Prime Minister, Abdiweli Mohamed Ali.[1]
Following a Cabinet reshuffle in February 2012, Nuur was given the Foreign Minister portfolio.[2]