Yemen sends delegation to S/Land to open diplomatic office

[Keyse_0208]

Yemen sends delegation to Somaliland to open diplomatic office


HARGEISA (Somalilandpress) — The Republic of Yemen has sent four-member delegation consisting of diplomats and investors to Somaliland on Sunday ahead of the opening of diplomatic office by Yemen in Hargeisa.

According to sources close to the government, the office will serve mainly to carry out consular functions for Yemeni citizens. It will also work toward fostering trade and improving diplomatic contacts between Hargeisa and Sana’a.

The decision to open office in Hargeisa came after the two states recognized growing economic and political cooperation between the two red-sea nations.

Yemen provided no timeline but the office is expected to be opened some time this week.

Reports also added that Yemen was concerned about Islamists movements in Somalia, after al-Shabab group pledged it would send fighters to help an al-Qaeda affiliate in the country.

Yemen’s foreign minister, Abu Bakr al-Qirbi said his country would not tolerate threats and foreign fighters on it’s soil and it is believed now Yemen is going on the offensive by supporting Somaliland.

Yemen is also facing economic and social burdens due to the unrest in parts of the country and the continuous exodus of illegal migrants from the Horn of Africa, who are said to be more than 800,000 refugees. More than 60 per cent are believed to be from Somalia, a country that has been mired in conflict since 1991.

Yemen and Somaliland have historical and economical ties since 1840 when southern part of Yemen (Aden) was annexed by the British and shortly after, Somaliland became British protectorate. The British established trade with Somaliland mainly to supply mutton to it’s Aden garrison.

This contact initiated Somaliland livestock trade which made it’s way to Yemeni cities and later on the lucrative business attracted Yemeni traders and continued well after the British had left. The Yemenis along with Somali traders later opened other key markets for Somaliland livestock including Saudi Arabia.

Yemen will become the first Arab nation to have diplomatic office in Somaliland. No one knows how other Arab League members such as Egypt and Djibouti would react to the Yemeni move.

Egypt and Djibouti are strongly opposed to Somaliland recognition fearing fearing economic insecurities – Egypt feels it will loose control of the Nile while Djibouti fears the port of Berbera will replace it’s port. However, unconfirmed reports suggest that Djibouti is due to open an office that has an embassy status in Hargeisa after Yemen.

Somalilandpress, 15th March 2010

[The_Emperior5]

Good news Insurgents in yeman are having the upperhand against cali cabdalle salaxs government , he needs a good friend in the horn of Africa. To combat terrorism and even piracy But economical ties and Diplomatic ties with Yeman is a good step forward.

[Cali_Gaab]

When are we going to have diplomatic ties with other foreign countries such as Somalia you think?

[abdikarim86]

idiots intaad ka hadlaysiin ictiraaf ...GSNM is busy spilling IPG posts all over the general section

[Cali_Gaab]

Waan arkay. Very dissapointing indeed.

[The_Emperior5]

idiots intaad ka hadlaysiin ictiraaf ...GSNM is busy spilling IPG posts all over the general section

ictraafka ka muhimsan generel duufle isaga iska daali

[ToughGong]

^^
Why is he upset with u guys Emp

[The_Emperior5]

^^
Why is he upset with u guys Emp

I dunnow i never did anything to him sxb He is like xamari , bu noqday xamari ba exposegereyn jirtay markay isku buuqdo

[ToughGong]

Hadaba "SNM" part of his nick inooga reeba dee
Magacii ayuu ceebeyey

[Cali_Gaab]

Never thought he would stoop this low. Both him and keyse went too far but that is still no excuse for what he's doing.

Ps: if you check the users browsing the generals you'll find aka peace there. I got a feeling inuu dhulbahantaha ingriiska oo dhan isuu wada yeedhay oo leh "Kaalaya, shir fakatay ayaa jirta eh"

Cilmille is probably writing a blog about this as we speak and Voltage is saving it onto his USB

Jeberti oo, maanta iska ciida.

[The_Emperior5]

Never thought he would stoop this low. Both him and keyse went too far but that is still no excuse for what he's doing.

Ps: if you check the users browsing the generals you'll find aka peace there. I got a feeling inuu dhulbahantaha ingriiska oo dhan isuu wada yeedhay oo leh "Kaalaya, shir fakatay ayaa jirta eh"
Cilmille is probably writing a blog about this as we speak and Voltage is saving it onto his USB

Jeberti oo, maanta iska ciida.

[Keyse_0208]

Waar wuxu Cabaad weyna - intey General sectionkii ku carartey bey CAAAAAAAAAAAC la istaagtey hooyadeed wasto duufkii baa ka batey, laakin Diricaa aan usoo iibeyey PERMANENT ayay u xidhnaaneysaa

She is my certified love duufle

[The_Emperior5]

all the chicks of snet love that colour

[LiQaaye_TDH]

Ps: if you check the users browsing the generals you'll find aka peace there. I got a feeling inuu dhulbahantaha ingriiska oo dhan isuu wada yeedhay oo leh "Kaalaya, shir fakatay ayaa jirta eh"

Cilmille is probably writing a blog about this as we speak and Voltage is saving it onto his USB

Jeberti oo, maanta iska ciida.

[abdikarim86]