Hiiraan Online
BY Shafi’i Mohyaddin
Monday, March 03, 2014
Russian government said Monday that it was ready to help Somalia’s federal government in the fields of reconstruction, security and development.
The announcement was made by Russia’s new ambassador to Somalia Mr. Valery Orlov after handing over his credential letters to the president of the federal republic of Somalia Hassan Sheik Mahmoud in a ceremony at the Presidential palace in Mogadishu on Monday.
“I am very delighted that the historic relations between Somalia and Russia resumed today Monday 3rd of March 2014—The Russian government is fully committed to taking part in the reconstruction of Somalia” Mr. Valery Orlov told the media after meeting with Somali president.
For his part, President Hassan thanked the Russian government for sending its ambassador to Somalia as part of the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries” President Hassan told the media.
“It really cheers me that Russia is ready to co-operate Somali government to help the reconstruction of the country” the president said adding he was very hopeful that the re-launch of Russian embassy in Mogadishu will help create job and educational opportunities for the Somali people” the president noted.
President Hassan pledged that his government will help the new Russian ambassador accomplish his duties in the country.
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