Mr Rogers informed the president that he was on a fact-finding mission to Somaliland so as to include it in aid disbursement programmes on priority basis. These includes the Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Education and Hargeysa mayoral chambers. Mr Rogers said the delegation will also visit Boorame District.
The president reminded the delegation from Washington that it had been previously discussed that USAID opens an office in Somaliland. He said it was necessary that the office is opened to serve this country. Hon Kahin said despite the livestock ban imposed on Somaliland, the country through cooperation, and trust in Allah, has been making progress every day. He said the country is currently moving from clan-based politics to pluralism and was preparing for general elections. The president also discussed areas of need which include education, health, water, animal husbandry and industry sectors.
Mr Rogers told the president that the International Republican Institute is the body mandated to tackle issues pertaining to elections. He said the body was proficient in dealing with parties and elections matters.
The delegation was accompanied by officials from UNICEF and CARE which are based in Nairobi. The delegation which arrived in the country yesterday will leave tomorrow.
The meeting was attended by the minister of the presidency, Hon Nuh Ahmad Usman.
Source: Radio Hargeysa |
