Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Press Release

Ref. PR/MOFAIC/10-01

Date: 13 August 2010

PRESS STATEMENT:

Hargeysa, Somaliland, August 14, 2010 (SL Times) – The new government of the Republic of Somaliland, under the leadership of President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud ‘Sillanyo’, is firmly committed to the promotion of peace and security with and amongst our neighbors in the region. Over almost twenty years, we have worked hard to establish a durable peace within Somaliland, learning from mistakes and building on achievements. The new government will not tolerate any group or individuals that aim to harm our peace and that of our neighbors.

In creating a political space in which it is possible for the people of Somaliland to express their views and debate the course of the country, we will be able to avoid the establishment of viable militant groups in Somaliland. Regrettably, however, we have seen their ability to undertake actions in Somaliland in the past, as they did elsewhere. But the new government will spare no time in preventing those who support such actions from gaining any permanent foothold in Somaliland.

Having labored so hard to consolidate our own peace, we retain a strong commitment to the promotion of regional security. As we seek to build on our stability, we wish to continue to deepen our relationships with all of our neighbors and with international partners. We look forward to continued expansion of opportunities to work together in all arenas, including those most directly related to regional security.

Dr. Mohamed A Omar

Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

Republic of Somaliland

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