Hargeysa, Somaliland, March 20, 2010 (SL Times) – A Somaliland delegation left for the United States on an official invitation. The delegation included the second deputy Chairman of the Upper House Said Jama Ali, the second deputy Speaker of Somaliland parliament Bashe Muhammad Farah, the Foreign Minister Abdillahi Duale, the Minister of Interior Abdillahi Ismail Ali (Irro), the Minister of Minerals and Water Osman Sheikh Muhammad Abdi an the Minister of Planning Ali Ibrahim Muhammad.
Many Somalilanders are unhappy with the US-Somaliland relations because although Somaliland makes significant contributions to the fight against international terrorism and piracy, Somaliland has not received economic and political assistance commensurate with its contributions. Therefore, Somalilanders are closely watching the outcome of this visit for signs whether the US intends to be more forthcoming with Somaliland or whether it will continue its current policy of taking Somaliland for granted.
























 

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