kingofkings Posted May 17, 2012 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.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofkings Posted May 17, 2012 Guul iyo Gobanimo PL state. :cool: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofkings Posted May 17, 2012 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''. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofkings Posted May 17, 2012 even MSN is reporting the good news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofkings Posted May 17, 2012 Thank you Mr. President. Thank You and may God Bless you and the great state of Puntland. :cool: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaadhHaye Posted May 17, 2012 Respect young man; I have already posted the article. Why double post? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofkings Posted May 17, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofkings Posted May 17, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofkings Posted May 17, 2012 wow. Faroole is the hero of Somalia. Long live the President of Somalia. :cool: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted May 17, 2012 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. That's as important as the Oil interest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted May 17, 2012 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. Young man, don't play around with what makes Puntland unique, don't trivialize what is it's essence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abwaan Posted May 17, 2012 China, Australia, Canada and now India....Oil-kaan maxaa si ka ah? seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted May 17, 2012 According to Rudy-leaks....mr middle-finger has been shopping for a more pure version of the blue bill since he was not happy with the chinese version. It wasnt working according to him. And since he just married a 14 yr gal, he needs all the help that he can get!! Good luck homie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
