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07NAIROBI10
2007-01-03 11:15:00
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Embassy Nairobi
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SOMALIA - LETTER FOR PRESIDENT BUSH FROM PRESIDENT
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SUBJECT: SOMALIA - LETTER FOR PRESIDENT BUSH FROM PRESIDENT
ABDULLAHI YUSUF AHMED
UNCLAS NAIROBI 000010
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SUBJECT: SOMALIA - LETTER FOR PRESIDENT BUSH FROM PRESIDENT
ABDULLAHI YUSUF AHMED
1. Ambassador Ranneberger was presented the following letter
today. The letter is dated December 30, 2006
Text of letter:
Mr. President,
I am writing to communicate with you the situation in Somalia
in the light of the recent developments that, in my view
present a better opportunity to achieve a lasting peace in
Somalia. With opportunity however come challenges. We have
tried our best to tackle the issues that face Somalia in the
best way we know how. In our view, we feel Somalia have been
neglected by the international community for so long.
On the other hand, the troubles of our nation have been our
fault and we are not blaming anybody. As a result
progressive nations have to excuse us of what we have done to
our people and to our country in past. We came thus far and
we would want to move on and do good without dwelling into
our gruesome past.
The Transitional Government of Somalia would want to reach
out to all sections of the Somali society and become more
inclusive. We can go the extra mile and include the
government with the moderates and with the most respected
elements of the society. We are even ready to embrace those
moderate members of the Islamic Courts Union who renounce
violence although they are routed and disbanded.
In the same vein we would like the international community to
be more forthcoming in assisting Somalia in its quest for
peace and good governance. Areas of our priorities and needs
include:
1. Giving your assistance and support in the deployment of
the African mission, the IGAD Peace Support Mission to
Somalia (IGASOM). The Expedited Deployment would help us
pacify and enhance security in Somalia.
2. The Transitional Federal Government urgently wants to
implement and national security plan as envisioned in the
National Security and Stabilization Plan (NSSP),which is
endorsed by the Parliament and whose basis the IGASOM was
authorized by the UNSC. However, without the help of the
international community the plan would not be implemented.
This is another area of priority without which the country
would not be stabilized any time soon.
3. For the government's institutions to function the TFG
needs serious programmes of capacity building. Financial,
technical and material assistance are needed in this regard.
As outlined above, there is a real chance to find a political
solution to Somalia and a real opportunity for the
international community to assist the government's efforts in
the stabilization of the country.
I would kindly entreat you not to fail Somalia in this
critical period of our history.
Please accept my kindest regards and esteem.
/S/
Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
President of Somalia
End Text of Letter
RANNEBERGER
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SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/ES-CR AND S/ES-O, AF/E, AF/RSA, AND A/S FRAZER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC PGOV PREL ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
SUBJECT: SOMALIA - LETTER FOR PRESIDENT BUSH FROM PRESIDENT
ABDULLAHI YUSUF AHMED
1. Ambassador Ranneberger was presented the following letter
today. The letter is dated December 30, 2006
Text of letter:
Mr. President,
I am writing to communicate with you the situation in Somalia
in the light of the recent developments that, in my view
present a better opportunity to achieve a lasting peace in
Somalia. With opportunity however come challenges. We have
tried our best to tackle the issues that face Somalia in the
best way we know how. In our view, we feel Somalia have been
neglected by the international community for so long.
On the other hand, the troubles of our nation have been our
fault and we are not blaming anybody. As a result
progressive nations have to excuse us of what we have done to
our people and to our country in past. We came thus far and
we would want to move on and do good without dwelling into
our gruesome past.
The Transitional Government of Somalia would want to reach
out to all sections of the Somali society and become more
inclusive. We can go the extra mile and include the
government with the moderates and with the most respected
elements of the society. We are even ready to embrace those
moderate members of the Islamic Courts Union who renounce
violence although they are routed and disbanded.
In the same vein we would like the international community to
be more forthcoming in assisting Somalia in its quest for
peace and good governance. Areas of our priorities and needs
include:
1. Giving your assistance and support in the deployment of
the African mission, the IGAD Peace Support Mission to
Somalia (IGASOM). The Expedited Deployment would help us
pacify and enhance security in Somalia.
2. The Transitional Federal Government urgently wants to
implement and national security plan as envisioned in the
National Security and Stabilization Plan (NSSP),which is
endorsed by the Parliament and whose basis the IGASOM was
authorized by the UNSC. However, without the help of the
international community the plan would not be implemented.
This is another area of priority without which the country
would not be stabilized any time soon.
3. For the government's institutions to function the TFG
needs serious programmes of capacity building. Financial,
technical and material assistance are needed in this regard.
As outlined above, there is a real chance to find a political
solution to Somalia and a real opportunity for the
international community to assist the government's efforts in
the stabilization of the country.
I would kindly entreat you not to fail Somalia in this
critical period of our history.
Please accept my kindest regards and esteem.
/S/
Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
President of Somalia
End Text of Letter
RANNEBERGER