The President of Puntland State of Somalia H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud (Farole) and a delegation reached New Delhi, India, on Sunday morning (13.05.12) The President’s delegation, which includes Interior Minister H.E. Abdullahi Ahmed Jama (Ilkajir), flew from Puntland capital Garowe on Friday(11.05.12) en route to New Delhi after receiving an official invite from India’s Ministry of External Affairs. President Farole and the Puntland delegation was welcomed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi by officials from Somali Embassy led by Ambassador Ebyan M. Salah and officials from India’s Ministry of External Affairs. India ,the seventh-largest country , the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people and of the most economically growing countries in the world have had rough and tough relation with Somalia since 1977 when Ethiopia and Somalia fought. The president has received a high profile welcome from Indian Government and had a meeting with top Indian officials on the issues of Piracy, Security and relationship between the two sides. Puntland shares a maritime interests with India , and piracy and kidnapping people for ransom has simultaneously affected both sides. Talking to media people at the Indian council for World affairs , Puntland president said he always supports the military operations to fight piracy , but he denounced to offer a base for a foreign country in Puntland Soil. Though Somali pirates are currently holding over 60 Indian sailors as hostage, Puntland praised it self that Puntland is free from Pirates . Though there were no ship held hostage in Puntland as of now, Farole admitted that pirates did escape into their territory “sometimes” from neighbouring areas when the government forces fight them on land. “We are fighting them on the land, but we do not have support from the sea. We do not have the means to reach them in the sea. International forces off the shore do not want to hurt them because they are afraid the hostage may be hurt and that doesn’t work (in the anti-piracy fight),” he said. The two sides Puntland and India have also discusses about trade relation and diplomatic ties between them. Puntland have also requested India to help training facilities particularly for the Puntland army , police and sea guards. Meanwhile Puntland president and his delegation met Somali Students in the capital of India , New Delhi , where president asked questions pertaining to their education and their live. While Somalia’s India ambassador, Ebyan M. Saleh briefed the president and his delegation about Somali community in India.

Naxar Nugaaleed;830831 wrote: Fadlan don't ruin a whole site okay. i will make a deal with you. if you leave my thread right now, i will do my best not to ruin the site. okay. thank you.

Naxar Nugaaleed;830829 wrote: The African country's Puntland state is equal to king's paper, paper being something belonging to king. Not only is your understanding of the English language utterly retarded, so are your ideas. Instead of telling me to stop commenting on your posts, please do all of us a favor and go back to that hell hole you came from. Thank you in advance. Same for all the other fools who are watering down SOL. fadlan don't ruin the thread. thank you.

wow. Faroole is the hero of Somalia. Long live the President of Somalia. :cool:

India Eyeing Somalia Oil, Strategic Intelligence LOndon April 17/04/2012 India has started making approaches to get a piece of the Somalia Oil which is estimated to be in billions of barrels, Strategic Intelligence News. Indian intelligence has been working on a project which will see the Indian army train train and equip the future Somalia army. India has also started capacity building efforts in Somalia. It has also manifested that India has significantly increased its trade ties with Somalia with an estimated $200 million worth of exports to Somalia reported in the ending fiscal year. India has also integrated Somalia in its e-network to prop Somalia in the information technology platform andincrease its capacity. Intelligence shows Somalia is now in India’s Pan-African e-network project which disseminates low costinformation technologies to the partners. India is also investing in Djibouti which is transport, and military corridor. India has invested in the hotel and other hospitality industry investments in the relatively calm country.

GaadhHaye;830825 wrote: Respect young man; I have already posted the article. Why double post? thanks bro. for the post. i thought it deserved it's own thread. again thanks for the update.

Thank you Mr. President. Thank You and may God Bless you and the great state of Puntland. :cool:

even MSN is reporting the good news.

New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) Somalia''s Puntland state today invited Indian oil companies to invest in projects there and sought the help in capacity-building and development of human resources in the civil-war torn country as it underlined its efforts to fight piracy. Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud Farole, who is on an official visit, today held talks with Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed and Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas R P N Singh. During his meeting, President Farole apprised Singh on the hydrocarbon resources in Puntland and the recent find of oil in large quantities, official sources here said. He invited Indian companies to participate in the exploration and sought India''s cooperation for further c*****ng out exploration blocks and training of Somalis in the petroleum sector, officials said. In his meeting with Ahamed, Farole discussed the whole gamut of issues with a focus on seeking India''s cooperation in capacity building and development of human resources, particularly in fisheries sector, education, training, small and medium scale enterprises. Issues related to piracy were also discussed. The Puntland region seeks unity of the Somali people and adheres to a federal system of government. '' Unlike the secessionist region of Somaliland to its west, Puntland is not trying to obtain international recognition as a separate nation. Yesterday, Farole gave an address at the Indian Council of World Affairs on the subject entitled ''Current situation in Somalia: opportunities, challenges and issues related to piracy''.

Guul iyo Gobanimo PL state. :cool:

With virtually the entire east coast of Africa is found to contain hydrocarbon deposits, the tiny Puntland, which is a nation and yet not a nation, is no exception. Its President Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud Farolez on Wednesday held talks in New Delhi on the recent find in Puntland of large quantity of oil. He invited Indian companies to participate in the exploration and sought New Delhi's cooperation for cha rting out exploration blocks and training Somalis in the petroleum sector. The Puntland region is unique — it seeks unity of the Somali people and adheres to a federal system of government unlike the secessionist region of Somaliland to its west. Puntland is not trying to obtain international recognition as a separate nation. The visit was not due to normal diplomatic exertions. During Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed's participation in the international conference on Somalia in London in February, he met the Transitional Federal Government leadership, Presidents of Puntland and Gulmudug and representatives of other groups. During the meeting, Mr. Farolez expressed his desire to visit India. An invitation was duly extended. Mr. Farolez's official engagements included calls on Mr. Ahamed and Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas R.P.N. Singh, during which he was told that India would favourably consider the proposal for gas exploration and training. With Mr. Ahamed, the President also sought Indian assistance to train his people in the fisheries sector, education, training, small and medium-scale enterprises and issues related to piracy. Facing the twin scourges of piracy and terrorism, Puntland has been able to eradicate piracy activities from key coastal towns, including the former piracy hub of Eyl. The government has deployed anti-piracy forces (the Puntland Maritime Police Force) at Eyl and plans to send the force to other coastal towns. In 2010, Puntland Parliament passed Somalia's first-ever anti-piracy law. Speaking at a public engagement on Tuesday, Mr. Farolez said the Indian assistance was vital to ensure alternative likelihood for coastal communities affected by piracy and illegal fishing and reviving fishing activity that had been disrupted. “ We believe assistance and working partnership between Puntland institutions and the international community, particularly the Indian Ocean region, will be an efficient option to finally defeat piracy.”

Press Releases Somalia: Statement by the President of Puntland State of Somalia H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud (Farole) Presented at Indian Council on World Affairs 16 May 16, 2012 - 8:47:18 AM PUNTLAND STATE OF SOMALIA Statement by the President of Puntland State of Somalia H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud (Farole) Presented at Indian Council on World Affairs Sapru House New Delhi, India Current Situation in Somalia: Opportunities, Challenges and Issues Related to Piracy Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: Good afternoon, It is an honor and a pleasure for me to address the Indian Council on World Affairs at Sapru House, here in New Delhi, to exchange views and share information about Somalia. This is an important occasion that once again underlines the commitment of Government and people of the Republic of India to assist in finding a lasting peaceful settlement to the Somali crisis. At the onset, I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Indian Government for the invitation and warm welcome to India. Thanks also for India’s contribution to help alleviate the plight of the Somali people through security and humanitarian assistance. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me to portray an overview of the situation in Somalia, a country that has been torn apart and fragmented like a broken mirror by a protracted conflict. It is our noble duty to reunite the Somali nation-state after 20 years of state collapse. My presentation will focus on three main points: 1) a brief account of Puntland; 2) opportunities and challenges in Somalia; and 3) our experiences in the fight against piracy and extremism. In brief: Puntland State of Somalia Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Local constituencies established Puntland State of Somalia in 1998 at a Grand Constitutional Conference. Puntland people decided to be part of Somalia under a Federal Constitution, which addresses the fundamental principles of federalism. The Transitional Federal Charter, upon which today’s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) is based on, later sanctioned federalism for Somalia in 2004. More than 3 million people live in Puntland. This includes over one million Puntland natives who returned to ancestral homelands in Puntland after fleeing persecution and clan fighting in major towns of southern Somalia, mainly Mogadishu and Kismayo. Furthermore, Puntland hosts over 400,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) scattered across Puntland, fleeing from southern conflict. It is an economic and social burden hosting such huge IDP population, who share with the host community access to employment, water, education and health. Puntland respects the human rights of all people. However, there are some subversive elements disguising as IDPs who are involved in activities to destabilize Puntland, including acts of terrorism. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Geographically, Puntland is located in northeastern Somalia with coastlines along the Indian Ocean to the east, and the Gulf of Aden to the north. Somalia has Africa’s longest coastline with 3,300km, out of which 1,300km is located in Puntland coast, where over 22,000 commercial vessels pass through each year. The geographic location has made Puntland particularly vulnerable to piracy attacks. Puntland State has held three successful elections in a peaceful manner. On 18 April 2012, Puntland adopted its State Constitution by public convention under the emerging federal system for Somalia. The new constitution paves the way for the formation of political parties and competitive democratic elections in Puntland. Benefiting from stability, Puntland State has embarked to develop its natural resources, including exploration for oil and minerals. As security and development reinforce each other, we need international support to strengthen our security institutions and to advance peace-building development projects. It is noteworthy to mention that Puntland needs to develop its human resources sector, which is crucial to alleviate poverty, address unemployment and contribute to improving security. Opportunities and Challenges in Somalia Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, South-central Somalia has been plagued by contagious violence, warlordism and general lawlessness since the state collapse of 1991. Although African Union peacekeepers aiding TFG forces have made steady gains against Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group in Somalia known as Al Shabaab, the terrorists still control many areas in south-central Somalia and routinely mount terrorist and guerilla attacks in areas under the control of TFG/AMISOM forces. We commend the role of African Union peacekeepers in Somalia, as well as Ethiopian forces engaging in operations against Al Shabaab terrorists, as security of the whole region is inter-related. Moreover, progress in improving security and rule of law should be matched with state-building efforts and development programs to restore stability and national governance in Somalia. Since 6 September 2011, Puntland Government has played a key role in advancing the UN-backed Roadmap peace process by hosting two National Constitutional Conferences (Garowe Principles I and II). Puntland is committed to guide, support and participate in the process to end the transition by 20 August 2012 and for Somalia to have a new Federal Constitution that is legitimate and satisfies the people’s aspirations for peace and development. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, In the past, Somalia had a highly centralized system of government where power, resources and service provision was all concentrated in the capital Mogadishu and its surroundings, thereby neglecting vast regions of Somalia. Federalism is the only viable political system that can reunite the fragmented nation, promote peace, reconciliation and heal past wounds, encourage good governance by decentralization of power, resources, and functions of government. No part of Somalia is immune from this terrorist threat, but we will never be discouraged to sustain our hard-earned peace and stability in Puntland. Our Government is committed to consolidating security, advancing socio-economic development, and administering peace and justice across Puntland. Our constituencies fully support Puntland Government’s efforts to fight against terrorism and piracy. Major challenges: Piracy, terrorism and need for development Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The state collapse of Somalia in 1991 led to the complete breakdown of security institutions in the country. The security vacuum has led to the proliferation of arms, and the subsequent emergence of the twin threats of piracy and terrorism. Originally, Somali coastal communities became victims of the Illegal Unreported Unregulated Fishing (IUUF), particularly in Puntland State whose coastal community is traditionally known as Somalia’s fishermen. The violation of Somali waters by foreign trawlers expectedly triggered a reaction of armed resistance by Somali fishermen, whose livelihoods was disrupted by the illegal fishing fleets. Over time, payment of ransom by the foreign trawlers to the poor fishermen of Somalia encouraged the escalation of pirate attacks to current levels. The fishermen-turned-pirates then targeted unarmed commercial vessels, inhumanly taking hostages for ransom and disrupting international maritime trade routes. In addition to human suffering of the hostages, piracy activities in the region have impacted the cost of goods, as freight and insurance premiums increased, thereby adversely impacting local economies in Puntland and Somalia, generally. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me to take this opportunity to express my sympathy to the families of hostages taken by Somali pirates. Our Government is committed to do its utmost to safely release hostages held by pirates in our area, although most pirates have relocated outside of Puntland jurisdiction. Puntland Government strongly and consistently rejects ransom payments as the primary factor fuelling piracy attacks. We believe that expensive naval patrols off the coast of Somalia cannot eradicate piracy alone, as long as the world continues to neglect the domestic conditions that produce piracy. The costs and legal ramifications associated with piracy prosecutions in foreign countries is another obstacle. These are problems that could be overcome by pursuing a new comprehensive approach to tackling piracy in full partnership with the Somali people and their institutions. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Puntland has been able to eradicate piracy activities from key coastal towns, including the former piracy hub of Eyl. Puntland has deployed anti-piracy forces (the Puntland Maritime Police Force) to Eyl and we plan deploy PMPF forces to other coastal towns in Puntland to eradicate piracy. We send our appreciations to United Arab Emirates donors for contributing to PMPF training in order to combat piracy. In 2010, Puntland Parliament passed Somalia’s first-ever Anti-Piracy Law and currently a piracy- transfer prison is under construction in Puntland. We need international support to explore alternative livelihoods for coastal communities affected by piracy and illegal fishing, such as vocational training schools, job opportunities for youth, and reviving fishing industry activities disrupted by piracy and illegal fishing. This combined model of community development programs and economic and military means presents a workable solution. We believe assistance and a working partnership between Puntland institutions and the international community, particularly the Indian Ocean region, will be an efficient option to finally defeat piracy. Thank you and God bless.

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Samsung;830793 wrote: Kingofkings stand down you lost this one. "The African Country's Puntland State" does not mean that Puntland is a country in Africa but rather that it's a State in the African country of Somalia. my somali bro. i'm afraid english alludes you too. see odeysomali thread, maybe it will help all of you. only God really knows the outcome.

oba hiloowlow;830792 wrote: I think Galmudug and PL should form a alliance based on equality, Solidarity and Somalinimo for the sake of Galkacyo and its people. not to go off topic and fadlan do the same, but PL is PL and galmudug is galmudug. furthermore, Galkacyo is Mudug Puntland.

^^^ cheers to PL success :cool:

Naxar Nugaaleed;830771 wrote: All this excitement because some Indian wrote Puntland state, am telling you there needs be an age limit in Sol. Honest question, why did all these people leave somalinet and come to here? nancy drew, i'm sick and tired of you commenting on my threads. fadlan, from now on, either contribute to the thread, which is a must for members of SOL, or do what i normally do; if you have nothing to contribute keep you stinking fingers off the keyboard. thank you.

wow. the people on sol sure have a funny of understanding english. it clearly states the African country’s Puntland state meaning, Puntland State is part of Africa, not Somalia. good god, are you even reading the same article as i am. how in the world can you take an apostrophe intended for Africa and turn it into a one for somalia. wow. talk about grasping for straws.

Madaxweynaha Puntland Dr.Cabdiraxman Maxamed Maxamuud Farole ayaa sheegey inuu soo dhaweynayo taageerada India oo qayb ka ah hawlgalka la-dagaalanka burcada badeeda xeebaha Somalia. Madaxweyne Farole ayaa haatan ku sugan magaalada New-Delhi ee xarunta dalkaasi kadib casumaad rasmi ah uu ka helay wasaarada arrimaha dibedda India. Dr.Cabdiraxman Farole ayaa habeenimadii xalay 1 May ,2012 ka qaybgalay xaflad uu soo agaasimey Golaha India ee arriamaha dibedda oo ka dhacdey New-Delhi waxana uu ka sheegey in tababarida ciidamada Puntland ayaa xoojineyso dadaalada lagula dagaalamayo burcad badeeda isagoona raaciyey in xukuumaddisu si guul ka gaartey hawlgaladii beriga balse aysan wax badan ka soo hoyin dhinaca badda. ‘’Dhulka ayaa kala dagaalanaa ,balse taageero mahaysano dhinaca badda mana haysano waxyaabihii aan ugu tagi lahayn’’ ayuu yiri Dr.Farole. Waxa uu soo jeediyey madaxweynaha Puntland in kor loo qaado tayada iyo tababarka ciidamada badda Puntland PMPF si burcada dhulka ugala dagaalamaan,isagoona codsadey taageero dhaqaale iyo mid khibradeedaba sidii loo curyaamin lahaa weerarada burcad badeeda ka geestaan xeebaha Somalia. Dr.Farole waxa uu diidey in fariisino militeri ay ka sameystaan ciidamo shisheeye deegaanada Puntland oo uu raaciyey inaysan marnaba ogolaneen jogitaanka shisheeye dhulkooda. Muhiimada in burcadnimada la dhameeyo ayuu ku sheegey in la dhiso dhaqaalaha magaalooyinka ku teedsan badda oo dhalinta shaqo u abuuraya isla markaasina ka jeedinaya hanqaltaaga afduubka maraakiibta iyo doonyaha. Ku dhowaad 60 badmaaxiin u dhashey India ayaa biyaha Somalia afduub loogu haystaa,waxana uu qirey madaxweyne Farole in burcad badeedu Puntland soo gasho kana baxdo balse aysan fariisimo ku lahayn dowlad goboleedka Puntland. Dhowaan ayaa lagu wadaa in madaxweynaha Puntland Dr,Cabdiraxman Maxamed Farole iyo wafdigiisu soo gabagabeeyaan socdaalkooda India inkastoo aan weli la shaacin goobta ku xigi doonta oo ay wafdigani u kicitimayaan.