South African Ambassador To Eritrea Is An Old Somaliland Friend

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

South African Ambassador To Eritrea Is An Old Somaliland Friend

 

Written by Qaran news

Oct 04, 2012 at 01:30 PM

Asmara(Qarannews):- Professor Iqbal Jhazbhay, a stalwart friend of Somaliland is currently getting used to his new surroundings in Asmara, Eritrea. No, Professor Jhazbay is not in Eritrea on a short-term academic visit, in fact, the Professor is the new South African ambassador to Eritrea.

 

 

Professor Jhazbhay took up his new posting in May 2012, but word of his elevation to an ambassadorship has just reached his friends in Somaliland.

 

 

For almost a decade or more, Professor Jhazbhay was Somaliland's ally in Southern Africa. More than that, the good Professor played a significant role in close ties between Somaliland and South Africa.

 

 

There are countless Somaliland students who are indebted to the Professor for helping them with their studies and access to South African universities.

 

A large Somali community, from both from Somaliland and Somalia, sought and received the guidance of the Professor in their new home, and will always recall Dr. Jhazbhay unstinting support and generosity.

 

 

But, above all, it is Professor Jhazbhay diplomatic efforts on behalf of Somaliland that will always endear him to Somalilanders.

 

 

We say, good luck with your posting, and we look forward to the day that you are appointed as the first South African ambassador to Somaliland.

 

http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/bilateral/eritrea.html