Somaliland: UK Reiterates Cooperation

London, UK, January 16, 2008 – Following President Kahin’s visit to Britain, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office have reiterated their support for the advances made by the Somaliland authorities.

Press release published by the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office:

During his visit to the UK, the Leader of the Somaliland Authorities, His Excellency Dahir Rayale Kahin had talks with the Minister for Africa, Lord Malloch-Brown on the 8th January [2008]. They discussed the situation in Somalia and areas of mutual cooperation between the UK government and the Somaliland Authorities. He was accompanied by the Somaliland Foreign Minister, Abdillahi Mohamed Duale, and other Ministers. Mr Rayale also met officials of the Border and Immigration Agency of the Home Office and the All Party Parliamentary Group for Somaliland during his visit.

The Prime Minister welcomed the visitors during Prime Ministers Question Time in Parliament on 9th January [2008].

The government and Somaliland Authorities stressed their commitment to promoting peace, stability and democratic governance in the Horn of Africa, so that the humanitarian and developmental needs of the region's people can be addressed. The two sides agreed to stay in close contact and to continue their cooperation in order to advance these commitments and help build on the progress made in Somaliland in recent years.

Source: Foreign & Commonwealth Office