Isha Khariidada: www.somalilandgov.com
Isha Khariidada: www.puntlandgovt.com
The Conoco -
Somalia Declassification Project
College
of DuPage - Geography Department - Prof. Keith Yearman
...."The most important part of
the 'whole story,' perhaps, is that even if Conoco finds oil
in significant amounts, there will have to be additional
steps and much more investment before Somalia can benefit.
The first prerequisite will be that Somalia achieve internal
peace. [President of Conoco Somalia Raymond] Marchand
explains to [Somali government] officials that if there is
no peace, then neither Conoco nor anyone else will be able
to get the oil out. A pipeline, pumping station and terminal
would cost in the neighborhood of UDS 500 to 800 million..." Read more at this
interesting website:
http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/yearman/somalia.htm
The Puntland Parliament
unanimously approves the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA)
Sunday, 24-Dec 2006
The Puntland Parliament unanimously approved the production
sharing agreement between Range Resources, Canmex and The
Puntland Government.
This agreement is the first step in the development of the
State’s natural Resources.
The Honorable Speaker of the Parliament Ahmed Ali Hashi
signed the approval of the PSA on December 23. 2006 in
Garowe, Puntland.
The PSA was first approved unanimaously by the Council of
Ministries on December 14, 2006. His Excellency, Mohamud
Hersi submitted the draft of the agreement to the Parliament
for approval as stated in the Puntland Constitution.
Akhri halkan........
Isha:
http://www.puntlandgovt.com/en/currentissues/information/current_issues_more.php?id=108
Puntland
Government Approves Range Resources US$50m PSA
Friday, December 29,
2006
The Board of
Range Resources Limited advises that the Parliament of
Puntland has unanimously approved the proposed production
sharing
agreement (“PSA”) between Canmex Minerals Corporation
(“Canmex”), Range and the Puntland Government. As previously
announced the PSA relates to Canmex’s US$50m farm in into
80% of the two main oil and gas areas of Puntland being the
Nogal Basin and Darin Basin.
With the PSA now approved by the Puntland Parliament, Range
and Canmex will now finalise their joint venture
arrangements by mid January 2007 with a 31 January 2007 cut
off date.
In respect of the recent outbreak of war in Southern
Somalia, the Board is closely monitoring events but at this
stage can advise that hostilities have not affected the
Company’s activities in Puntland given the location of the
fighting (over 500km south of the Puntland border with
Southern Somalia) and the stability of the Puntland region
as demonstrated in its dealings with the Council of Islamic
Courts and the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia.
http://www.oilvoice.com/Puntland_Government_Approves_Range_Resources_US50m_PSA/8345.htm
THE REPUBLIC
OF SOMALILAND
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Office of the Minister
Tel/Fax: 00 252 828 3871; 00 252 2 426 922 ; e-mail:
slforeign@hotmail.com
Hargeisa | 24/3/2006
PRESS
RELEASE
The government of the
Republic of Somaliland wishes to communicate to all
concerned, that another unprovoked attack has been
perpetrated against the people of the Republic of Somaliland
by the militia of the Puntland Region of Somalia. The
attacks were against the villages of Majiiyahan and Dhallan
in the Sanaag Region of the Republic of Somaliland, and have
caused loss of life, injuries, as well as the sequestration
of civilians who they hold as hostages to this day.
This attack was perpetrated at a time when the nomads in the
area were already suffering the ravages of the serious
drought affecting the region and the people did not need
more suffering to be added to their misery.
We believe that the aim of
the recent aggression from the Puntland region of Somalia
against the Republic of Somaliland is to chase away the
inhabitants of the district of Eastern Sanaag in order to
allow foreign companies to illegally prospect for oil deep
inside the territory of the Republic of Somaliland. We are
also convinced that these repeated provocations are designed
to plunge our peaceful country into the kind of turmoil that
the Republic of Somalia has been known for during the past
fifteen years.
The international community should be informed that the
massive amounts of funds that are poured into the pockets of
warlords by companies who are interested in oil, as well as
the funds that are made available by the international
community, supposedly to broker peace between these
warlords, only serve to provide them with the funds that
allows them to import heavy arms into the Horn of Africa in
blatant disregard of the Security Council Arms Embargo that
is imposed against the Republic of Somalia.
Furthermore, we are informed that the head the warlords in
Bosasso is currently abroad in order to purchase yet more
cannons to use on civilian populations in the region.
Following the attack, the civilian population of the two
villages of Somaliland drove away the invading militia
causing them to suffer heavy losses both in life and
military hardware. The loss of life and casualties would not
have happened if the warlords of the Puntland region of
Somalia had any respect for international laws and
regulations and had respected international borders.
In the interest of peace and security in the region, the
Republic of Somaliland had up to now shown extreme patience
and restraint. However, as a result of these repeated naked
provocations on the part of the Puntland region of Somalia,
Somaliland’s tolerance and peaceful intentions are wearing
thin.
The government of
Somaliland wishes to reassure the International community
that it will not pursue the militia of the Puntland region
inside Somalia provided that Puntland voluntarily withdraws
its militia entirely out of Somaliland territory.
We are confident that the international community will spare
no effort to put pressure on Somalia to cease all
hostilities against the people of the Republic of Somaliland
if peace and stability in the Horn of Africa are to be
maintained.
Mrs. Edna Adan Ismail
Foreign Minister
Isha:
http://www.puntlandgovt.com/en/currentissues/information/current_issues_more.php?id=107
The Puntland
Delegation Arrives in Baidoe
Sunday, 24-Dec 2006
Puntland Delegation headed
by the President of The Puntland State of Somalia H.E
Mohamud Musse Hersi arrived at the Baidoe Airport.
The President of the Transitional Federal Government of
Somalia (TFG) H.E Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, Hon.Prime Minister
Ali Mohamed Gedi, members of TFG Government and Regional and
Local government officials were there to welcome this
delegation from Puntland.
In first official meeting the TFG was represented by the
President H.E Addulahi yusuf Ahmed and Hon. Prime Minister,
Ali Mohamed Gedi. The Puntland Delegates was headed by the
President, both parties agreed to appoint two committees, an
economic committee and a security and social issues
committee TFG and Puntland Government both had equal
representation for these committees.
The President of TFG H.E Abdulahi Yusuf Ahmad hosted a lunch
for the President of Puntland and his delegates, before the
lunch he took the delegation on a tour of the Presidential
Palace. His Excellency Abdulahi Yusuf Ahmed showed the
Puntland Delegation the new constructions projects to expand
the Presidential compound and the building of new government
offices.
The Prime Minister of TFG the Honorable Ali Mohamed Gedi
also hosted lunch for the Puntland Delegates at his
Residence. This lunch also included the President of TFG and
members of the Federal Parliament.
The TFG Minister of Finance Mr. Hassan Shaatiguguud also
hosted a dinner reception for Puntland delegates at his
residence.
Puntland Delegates trip to Baidoe was very successful; all
issues discussed with the TFG were concluded with good
understanding in a friendly atmosphere.
Puntland President and his delegates attended a fair well
ceremony in Baideo. National band singers showcased a
concert and they sang songs which reflected the current
situation in Somalia and encouraged peace for all of
Somalia. This farewell ceremony was also attended by the
Prime Minister of TFG Ali Mohamed Gedi, Minister of Interior
and Deputy Prime Minster the Honorable Hussein Mohamed
Aided, and Members from Federal Parliament.
Both The Prime Minister and The President of Puntland
thanked the National band for their performance, the
President of Puntland, his Excellency Mohamud Musse Hersi
spoke to the audience and he stated that Puntland is part of
TFG, and very good supporter of the Federal Government. The
Prime Minister also spoke to the audience. The Prime
Minister stated that his Government stands for people of
Somalia from Raas Casayr to Raas Camboodi and not only in
Baideo.
The President of Puntland State of Somalia and his delegates
were in Baideo for 5 days. In this trip the President was
accompanied by the Speaker of the Parliament Honorable,
Ahmed Ali Hashi, Minister of Finance Dr. Mohamed Ali Yusuf,
Minister of Interior and Security Ahmed Abdi Habsade,
Minister of Health Dr
Abdirahman Said Mohamud, Director General of Bank, Mr. Hersi
Adaysey, Director General of National Security, Mr. Ali
Osman, Director General of Mineral and Petroleum Mr. Hassan
Osman Mohamud.
Isha:
http://www.puntlandgovt.com/en/currentissues/information/current_issues_more.php?id=107
The Puntland
Parliament unanimously Approves Support for the U.N.
Resolution to lift the Arms Embargo on Somalia
Monday, 11-Dec 2006
The Puntland Parliament
unanimously welcomed and supported the lifting of the U.N
arms embargo on Somalia. The Speaker of the Parliament the
Honorable Ahmed Ali Hashi and Parliamentary Representatives
also appealed to the Puntland public to maintain their peace
and stability.
The Puntland Parliament also appealed for peace and
stability for all of Somalia.
This Declaration of support was signed by the Speaker of the
Parliament the Honorable Ahmed Ali Hashi on December 10,
2006.
Isha:
http://www.puntlandgovt.com/en/currentissues/information/current_issues_more.php?id=83
OFFICIAL
VISIT OF SOMALILAND PRESIDENT TO UNITED KINGDOM
London, United Kingdom
23 August 2006
The President of
Somaliland, H.E. Dahir Rayale Kahin, visited the United
Kingdom as a guest of the British Government and had talks
with government officials about bilateral and regional
issues. The president and his delegation left London on
Wednesday 23rd August for The Republic of Germany.
United
Kingdom and Somaliland Government Joint Statement
London, United Kingdom
17 August 2006
The President
of Somaliland, H.E. Dahir Rayale Kahin, visited the UK as a
guest of the British Government and had talks with the
Minister for Africa, Lord Triesman, about bilateral and
regional issues. Accompanying Somaliland Ministers also met
senior officials in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the
Home Office and the Department for International Development
and had detailed follow up discussions. The two sides agreed
to remain in close touch and to make further visits to
increase their cooperation on issues of mutual concern. Both
sides stressed their commitment to promoting peace,
stability and democratic governance in the Horn of Africa,
so that the humanitarian and developmental needs of the
region's people can be addressed.
Somaliland President Visits United Kingdom
Hargiesa, Somaliland
16 August 2006
President Dahir Rayaale
Kahin accompanied by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs,
Finance and Posts and advisers arrived in London on 15th
August at the invitation of Lord Treisman, Minister of State
at Foreign and Commonwealth Office. On 16th August President
Kahin and his delegation met Lord Treismnan and his staff at
the Foreign Office. They discussed matters of interest to
the States. Later members of the delegation had discussions
with Department of International Development and the Home
Office.
Isha:
www.somalilandgov.com/home.htm
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