Somaliland: Press Release on Somaliland President's Visit to the UK‏

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO THE UK BY HIS EXCELLENCY AHMED MOHAMED MOHAMOUD

(SIILAANYO), PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND

His excellency, President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud of Somaliland, accompanied by a

delegation of cabinet ministers and the First Lady, Ms Amina Waris Sheikh, are scheduled to

visit the UK from November 21st to December 3rd 2010. The visit is part of a series of official

visits since the President and his new cabinet took office on July 26th 2010.

The President and his delegation have already been warmly welcomed in Djibouti and Ethiopia

and this visit to the UK marks the historic and strong ties between the two nations. The

President is expected to meet with key members of the coalition government.

The President will also meet with other stakeholders to discuss a wide range of issues including

consultations on how to develop and deepen cooperation in the areas of security, development,

foreign investment and bilateral relations between Somaliland and the UK.

In particular, his attendance of the launch of the Anglo-Somaliland Chambers of Commerce in

London on November 24th will acknowledge the importance of the private sector in creating

sustainable and long-term development. This landmark occasion demonstrates the attractive

foreign investment climate present in Somaliland as a result of the continuing peace and

stability throughout the country.

The President will attend the prestigious think thank Chatham House on the 26th of November

to deliver a lecture on his plans for Somaliland and the country's regional role.

Likewise, a meeting with the Somaliland diaspora on Saturday 27th of November demonstrates

the important and rich contribution made by the diaspora to the democratisation and

development of Somaliland, and will allow the President and his delegation to consult and

engage the community on the many areas of mutual interest.

The President’s office has confirmed that the President is expected to hold a press conference

with members of the national and international press and media. Date and location of the

briefing can be obtained on request

[Jacaylbaro]

Seems a neat schedule although I expected his trip to be short as the country needs him this time.

[Jacaylbaro]

Seems a neat schedule although I expected his trip to be short as the country needs him this time.