Hargeysa, Somaliland, July 24, 2010 (SL Times) – A delegation led by UK's Deputy Ambassador to Ethiopia John Marshal arrived in Somaliland this week. The delegation was accompanied by the Nairobi-based head of International aid and development, Emma Moley. The delegation met separately with President Dahir Rayale Kahin and the elected President Ahmed Sillanyo. UK's delegation congratulated President Dahir Rayale Kahin on the peaceful and credible presidential election that was hled in June 26 and that was won by Ahmed Sillanyo who is scheduled to take the reins of office in July 27. President Dahir Rayale Kahin, on his part, reiterated that he will smoothly transfer power to the new president.
Somaliland's fair and free election has impressed many countries around the world, and Britain is expected to increase its aid to Somaliland and raise the level of its overall engagement with Somaliland.
 

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