Press Statement
Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Washington , DC
January 20, 2008
Visit of Somaliland Delegation
A high-level delegation from Somaliland, led by President Dahir Kahin Rayale, departed Washington January 19 after an eight-day visit. While here, the delegation met with senior officials of the State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development, Department of Defense, and National Security Council staff, among others. This cordial and constructive visit demonstrated U.S. engagement with Somaliland in furtherance of our common interests in the areas of regional peace and security, economic development, and democratic reform.
2008/041
Released on January 20, 2008
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2008/jan/99508.htm
Source: US State Department
http://www.somalilandtimes.net/sl/2008/314/027.shtml
