Press release:- Somaliland Liaison Office Washington DC Ministerial visit
Hargeisa, 28 July 2009 (Somalilandpress) – Somaliland's Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Abdillahi Mohamed Duale was in a working visit in the U.S. during the period of July 13—24, 2009. The visit was in line with a periodic review of the relations between the two countries comprising a follow-up on pending issues and consultations on areas of mutual interest. The Minister was joined by Dr. Saad Noor, Somaliland's Representative to the U.S.
The Somaliland delegation was received first by the President Obama's advisor on Africa in the Executive building of the White House. It was followed by a substantive meeting with Ambassador Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary of State for African affairs and his senior staff including Deputy Assistant Secretary for East and Central Africa. The meeting was also attended by a high level official from the Department of Defense.
The two sides explored the current situation in the Horn of Africa region as well as the sub-region. Threats to security, i.e. religious extremism, terrorism and piracy were thoroughly discussed. The Somaliland side presented a comprehensive review of the challenges Somaliland faces in this regard as well as its needs to safeguard its security. Furthermore, the two sides discussed in detail Somaliland's need for social and economic development and the role the U.S. may play to assist. Progress made thus far in Somaliland's democratization program was commended, and the two sides agreed on the need for its successful completion. The U.S. side underlined the importance of holding the presidential election scheduled to take place in Somaliland in September 2009 on time. The Somaliland side concurred.
The Somaliland delegation is pleased to note that the above discussions were among friends. They were cordial and constructive. The two sides were in agreement; they were on the same page on all the issues discussed. Therefore, contacts, consultations and visits will continue.
On the economic front, the delegation met with the Deputy Administrator of USAID and his East Africa staff and the World Banks' Director of Operations and Strategic Planning. The purpose of the meetings was to review assistance from the two donors with the view of having them coordinate their programs for better results.
The delegation also met congressmen and senior advisors in the House and the Senate. Likewise, it held meetings with a critical mass of policy and development specialists including strategic planners, legal scholars, academics and journalists.
At the end of its activities the delegation was the guest of honor in a dinner and discussion event hosted by the Ambassador of South Africa in Washington. Other guests included the ambassadors of the countries of the South African Development Community (SADC). Earlier in the day the delegation had a meeting with Uganda's Foreign Minister and his country's ambassador to the U.S.
Dr. Saad Sheikh Osman Noor,
Somaliland's Representative to the U.S.
Published by: Rooble
It is time they stop lying to their constituents. You can't lie guys, we are living in the Internet age.
It is natural that all individuals from the region see a Nation such as Somaliland functions on modern day ethics and management of commerce and trade,public administration and public relations with the Goal of service to a given population where,Health,Education,Human Security and standards of living condtions are the demand of the time to the region.
They full of shit and always lie about the Somalilanders who are in Hargeisa and the other cities as well and tell them that they had a dinner meeting with US President and his fellas
Why not try to pool your efforts with our neighbor Puntalnd, to campaign for especial assistance for these two entities. The world would have listened to us because Somalia is a failure and the only two safe places are Somaliland and Puntland. Stop this stupid isolation and come closer to your brothers.
Some times you have to ignore little political divisions and chose the Somali people, the ones suffering in Mogadishu over your khat addiction and isolation, this is what god Mr Payne mad, not because Somaliland is separate but because they have cold leaders like this so called foreign minister who was selfish enough. You have to extand your hand for your fellow Somali brothers no matter what.
What did you achieve now? Zero.
He got rejected by Mr Payne, tell someone who cares who you met with. Rayale failed in Celbardale, Foreign minister has failed the Somali people and let down Mr Payne, a black brother who was the only one who traveled to Mogadishu and seen the suffering of the Somali people at first hand. Who cares if you met with few fat white boys sitting in Washington who are properly the ones burning Africa.
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