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Somalia says ties with China growing
08-31-2013 05:24 BJT
EmailFawzia, who is also deputy prime minister, said she met with top Chinese officials to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
"We share historic relations with China and that relationship is growing for the benefit of both of our nations," said Fawzia after she arrived at the International Airport in Mogadishu.
Somalia said it wanted China to assist in its reconstruction as the horn of Africa nation is reeling from more than two decades of civil conflict which left the country's state infrastructure in ruins.
Speaking to Xinhua earlier this week, Somalia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohamed Nur Gaal said the Somali government attaches great importance to its relations with China.
The Somali government invites the Chinese government and companies to invest in the country as the East African country is witnessing a relative stability for the past two years, Gaal said.
"Now that the country is stabilizing, the development needs particularly in institution building and in infrastructure and social services gain great prominence and these are the areas where China can play a greater role," said Gaal.
"We also welcome investments from China as we make the regulatory preparation to pave the way for foreign investment in Somalia," he added.
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| Sunday, 11 August 2013 02:40 |
 President Abdi-Ilay with the Somaliland delegation in Jig-jigaHARGEISA (Somalilandsun)-The President of Somali Regional Administration of Ethiopia (Zone5) H.E. Abdi Mohammed Omar applauded Somaliland's good gesture of fortifying neighbourly and associated bilateral relations. He made his sentiments in his office while receiving SL delegation lead by Information Minister Hon. Abdillahi Mohammed Dahir (Ukuse) who paid him a courtesy call. The zone five President noted that the resident communities of the two neighbours were integrated with so much in common that they were inseparable. He said that the SL visit would uphold goodwill perception and induce harmony amongst the neighbours. He welcomed the SL efforts on good neighborliness and lauded this country for the development steps it has taken. He particularly noted his appreciation on the efforts Somaliland makes in combating insecurity in the Horn region. On the other hand Hon. Abdillahi underscored the fact SL is keen on forging closer ties with her neighbor and prioritizes bilateral and security relations. He thanked the zone five President for having accorded scholarships to educate and train SL students in Ethiopian college and universities. He promised to convey H.E. Omar's message to H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Mohamud. Hon. Ukuse was accompanied by Health Minister Hon. Hagletosie, Deputy Commerce Minister Hon. Bashiir Abdi Harir, Kulmye secretary general Mr. Hassan Said, Preesidential Advisor on eastern regions Mr. Fuad Adan Ade and the DGs for Foreign affairs and Fisheries ministries Messrs. Mohammed Hussein Said and Mohammed Elmi Adan with H.E. Omar was his second in command and several cabinet ministers. Journalists from both sides attended the meeting at Jijiga Presidential Palace. Meanwhile the zone-five President has revealed that his administration had in its custody 1800 shoats (sheep and goats) and 560 head of camels that they recovered from ONLF bandits. "The animals are presently herded by security personnel," he said while asking and appealing to their owners to claim them back. He made the revelations on Idd day celebration where he pledged that his administration was bent on availing public and social services to all parts of the region. He reminded the people that prior to the Zenawi administration, the region had no iota of water wells or roads. |
Somaliland: Government to Eliminate Use of Gimbar Currency in Sanaag Region
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| Saturday, 31 August 2013 23:49 |
 Public Banker Abdi DirirHARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – Sanaag region thence the entire country shall be rid of the Somali currency popular known as Gimbar informs the governor of the Somaliland Central bank Abdi Dirir Abdi. The governor in an apparent response to recent outcries from residents of Sanaag the country's easternmost region said that a team of central bank staff are currently in Erigavo town to put final touches of the plan to replace Gimbar with Somaliland shillings. "The government is fully committed to the removal of the Gimbar from Sanaag thence relieve residents economic difficulties created by fake Gimbar notes procured from a neighboring country" The central banker who officiated the elimination of the Gimbar as legal tender in Toghdeer region said that the government had not left Sanaag residents to the mercy of unscrupulous merchants from Puntland but been all along strategizing on modalities of ensuring a loss free and successful shift from one currency to another. Informing that no civil servant or member of the armed forces station in Sanaag region shall ever again receive his/her monthly check in any other currency than the official one of the country Banker Abdi Dirir Said that the move was a prelude to further enforcement of the intent shift from use of Gimbar in the region.  Heaps of worthless Gimbar currency notesHe also explained that an ongoing partnership with the World Bank is availing the central bank sufficient expertise thus enable it spread its wings to all regions of the country the governor also revealed that senior officials led by his deputy are currently undertaking related studies in Kenya Governor Dirir further revealed that the World Bank partnership is also establishing mechanisms and guidelines for the opening of a vibrant commercial banking sector soon to be operated by indigenous and foreign owned concerns following the enactment of relevant laws.  Sweet SL Currency for Sanaag regionNow that the government has made it official the replacement of the Gimbar from its last bastion, Sanaag region, in the country it remains to be seen how long held fears of economic destabilization fronted by Puntland an administrative region of Somalia through regular flooding of fake Gimbar notes in the region shall be overcome. On the other hand the announcement comes at the very apt moment considering the never ending hue and cry of Sanaag residents as pertains to escalating incidents of financial loss incurred as a result of traders refusing to accept either the 1000 or 500 Gimbar shillings notes in alternate and as Puntland floods the market with its faker version.  un-fakeable 1000 SL shillingsRelated articles Somaliland: Stiff Punishment for Disbursing Fake Currencies in Sanaag Somaliland: Sanaag Residents Lose Millions in Gimbar Currency Scam |
Somalia: Big Rally in Baidoa against Federal Government
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| Saturday, 31 August 2013 20:23 |
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