Xaaji Xunjuf Posted February 4, 2012 Denmark opens office in Somaliland Written by dk/da Feb 03, 2012 at 06:39 PM As the first western country opens Denmark is now a bilateral program office in Somaliland, which is the northern part of Somalia. Much of Somalia is plagued by conflict and war, but Somaliland has made significant progress - both in terms of safety and incipient democracy. "Somaliland is plagued by enormous challenges. Many people are extremely poor and tens of thousands of internally displaced persons live in indescribably miserable conditions. This positive development we now see is fragile, and therefore it is right now, the international community should support the development" said Development Christian Friis Bach. The office will be permanent manned by two counselors in Somaliland's capital, Hargeisa. "The presence is a clear signal to Somaliland, that their efforts to build a more secure and democratic society has our full support. It is crucial that every human experience progress in their daily lives. We will therefore, among other things focus on safety, health and education in cooperation with Somaliland's elected local government ", says Christian Friis Bach. The Minister believes that progress in Somaliland can spread to other regions of the Horn, if they become entrenched. "In large parts of Somalia, hopelessness great. Therefore it is important that Somaliland shows that decades of famine, oppression and conflict can be reversed. It will be important for the entire region," says Christian Friis Bach. He also stresses that a Danish engagement in the Horn can be a win for Denmark. "Concern for vulnerable people will always be our main objective to provide assistance to poor countries and areas. But in a globalized world, we in Denmark too great advantages to help. Poverty, hopelessness and lack of a functioning state in the Horn is the main reason the area is considered one of the new hotbeds of terrorism that can strike Western targets. The same applies to piracy, which is a big problem for Danish ships and companies. In addition, wars and conflicts in the Horn of Africa in the future lead to refugee flows. So also for Denmark, there are concrete benefits to help, "says Christian Friis Bach. http://um.dk/da/forsidenyheder/newsdisplaypage/?newsID=AB271FA9-701C-42A8-809B-E01576AF7F11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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