President Silanyo meets with UK Foreign Secretary William Hague in
London
Press Statement:
President Silanyo meets with UK Foreign SecretaryWilliam Hague in
London
A delegation from the Republic of Somaliland led by President Ahmed
Mohamed Mahmoud Sil anyo met with the UK Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon
William Hague, at the Foreign & Common we alth Office in London on
11 February. The President was accompanied by the Minister of For
eign Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Omar, and the Minister of National
Planning Dr. Sa’ad Shire.
President Silanyo took the opportunity to brief the Foreign
Secretary about the present sec urity situation in Somaliland,
highlighting both the historic record of peace and stability that
the country has enjoyed for over 21 years as well as the specific
measures his administration has taken to consolidate and expand on
these achievements. He thanked Foreign Secretary Hague for the
generous assistance which the UK is providing to Somaliland, noting
that supp ort in fostering investment, improving the security sector
and enhancing democratic gover nance remain vital to Somaliland’s
development and the region’s stability.
Both the President and the Foreign Secretary drew attention to the
invaluable role that Som aliland plays in the fights against
terrorism, noting that, the recent travel advice citing thre ats to
western nationals in Somaliland will soon be revised as the security
agents of both co untries conclude their joint operations on those
threats.
Expressing gratitude for the UK’s help in facilitating
Somaliland/Somalia Dialogue, President Silanyo reaffirmed
Somaliland’s commitment and readiness to resume the talks with
Somalia.
Since its arrival on Saturday, the President’s delegation has
received a warm welcome by the UK government and the Somaliland
diaspora community living in the country. The high-level protocol
arrangements afforded to the delegation, as well as the presence of
such a large, influential and well-respected Somaliland expatriate
community in the UK, both underscore the deep historic ties and
current cooperation between Somaliland and the UK.
Press Office
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Somaliland
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