The Sage Posted June 4, 2012 DJIBOUTI (Somalilandsun) – Commercial and security relations between Djibouti and Somaliland are set for enhancement. This is as an outcome of a meeting between the president of Djibouti H.E Ismail Omar Gelle and the Somaliland Vice president Hon Abdirahman Abdilahi Ismail "Sayli" at the presidency in Djibouti, Where issues pertinent to enhanced diplomatic, commercial and security relations were discussed and agreed upon. VP Sayli, who returned to the country after the meeting with president Gelle, has been in Djibouti following an invitation from that country's Prime Minister Hon Dileita Mohamed Dileita since 31st May where he was accompanied by a high level delegation that he led in various functions during the four days official tour. The VP led delegation which also accompanied him to the meeting with President Gelle includes the minister of Information Hon Abdi Yusuf Duale "Boobe, Minister of posts & Telecommunication Hon Ali Elmi Gelle, Minister of Aviation Hon Mahmoud Abdi Hashi, a couple of parliamentarians as well as the 3rd deputy chairman of the ruling Kulmiye party Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Talyanle. According to the minister of information Hon Abdi Yusuf Duale "Boobe" who briefed the press in the VIP lounge at Berbera airport said that the visit to Djibouti which encompassed meetings and discussions with various stakeholders in that country including the prime minister, ministers, and business leaders culminated with the meeting with president Gelle. Minister Boobe revealed that though several issues were agreed upon, the fulcrum was Djibouti's recognition of Somaliland's passport, Said he, "From now henceforth users of the Somaliland passport will use it in their travels to Djibouti after president Gelle gave his approval" The information minister also informed that following successful negotiations by the VP delegation a Somaliland consulate was opened in Djibouti city where a Djiboutian of Somaliland origin was appointed representative; Hargeisa will also host a similar consulate for Djibouti which has also appointed a representative. "This is a major diplomatic coup that enhances the status of our country" Said Hon Boobe. According to the information minister, President Ismail Omar Gelle promised to facilitate foreign investment in Somaliland following the successful opening of the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Jalelo village a few miles north-east of Hargeisa, in which Djiboutian investors own a sizeable chunk of shares. The bottling plant in question which is a $15,000,000 investment by Coca-Cola and its local partner the Somaliland Beverage Industries-SBI that owns 100% local franchise was commissioned by Somaliland president H.E Ahmed Mahmoud Silanyo a fortnight ago. The bottling plant which has a production capacity of 18,000 crates of assorted high quality Soda's is the biggest foreign investment in the country to date. Hon Abdi Yusuf Duale Boobe stressed on the significance of this promise which is not only a clear pointer to the cordial relations with Djibouti but once anticipated foreign investors start operations livelihoods for Somalilanders will be uplifted through availability of gainful employment opportunities. The information minister who also doubles as the official government spokesperson revealed that the VP's delegation toured several institutions of interest to the country mainly: the fishing port that is under construction by an Algerian company which will be dispatch to Somaliland courtesy of President Gelle thus undertake port deepening works at the Seyla port. On the eve of their departure from Djibouti the SL delegation met with Somalilanders in Djibouti, during a session where they were entertained by popular M/s Hibo Mohamed, Nuur Dala'aye and Hidig before briefing their countrymen on prevalent political, economic, social and security situations back home. Before departure for Somaliland the vice president who briefed members of at the Djiboutian presidency thanked his host prime minister Dileita Mohamed Dileita for the superb conduct of affairs that resulted in various cooperation agreements. The VP revealed that the Djiboutian prime minister has accepted an invitation for a reciprocal visit and will embark on the official tour in the near future thus put the final bolts to agreements reached Djibouti http://somalilandsun.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=831:somaliland-djibouti-president-to-solicit-foreign-investors-for-somaliland&catid=42:regional Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liban Posted June 4, 2012 If this story is true. Big deal, now Somaliland passport holders now can travel only to Djibouti? Looool, woow. Don't get ur hopes up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted June 4, 2012 Another step forward. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalia Posted June 4, 2012 Liban;838058 wrote: If this story is true. Big deal, now Somaliland passport holders now can travel only to Djibouti? Looool, woow. Don't get ur hopes up. They've been posting this stuff for years, lets not hate cause it always comes true. :rolleyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted June 4, 2012 This is good news people can travel with a somaliland passport thats what matters. Somaliland will get there well done by ismaaciil cumar geele. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted June 4, 2012 Strange story. Somaliland passport was used to Djibouti for years. Then is was stopped by Omer Guelleh with approval from Somalilands goverment, now it is starting again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario B Posted June 4, 2012 ^ Somalis, good at reinventing the wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Sage Posted June 4, 2012 Doubters and nay sayers always always move goal posts to protect their arguments. Before they said no one would ever accept the SL passport and now they're saying its no big deal now that a sovereign nation regards it as official. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldCoast Posted June 5, 2012 What is a "Djiboutian of Somaliland origin"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted June 5, 2012 ^When Somalilander learns French. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted June 5, 2012 GoldCoast;838427 wrote: What is a "Djiboutian of Somaliland origin"? A native from Djibouti and a native of Somaliland. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted June 5, 2012 Che -Guevara;838430 wrote: ^When Somalilander learns French. Ahahahaha cawa waad iga qoslisay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted June 5, 2012 ^lol...glad I could help Xaaji Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
