Puntland gov't, Elders sign agreement

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Puntland gov't, Elders sign agreement
18 Mar 18, 2010 - 5:35:22 AM

Traditional Elders and elites from different quarters have welcomed agreement signed between the government of Puntland state and representatives and elders from disputed the regions of Sool, Sanag and Ayn in the Puntland State House in Garowe, the administrative capital of Puntland.

Garaad Abdullahi Ali iid, a well-known elder in the regions told Garowe Radio that the signed agreement would pave the way for better cooperations between the government in Garowe and the people of the occupied regions. “This agreement would improve the relation between elders and the government. Truly, it would be a big blow to the enemies of Puntland people and government,”

“I am advising Puntland government to settle every dispute through mediation,” he added.

The signing of the agreement was attended by Puntland Senior government officials led by the President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole,Vice President and some Cabinet Ministers.

Puntland Information Minister Abdihakim Ahmed Guled expressed his government’s gratitude and happiness of the signing of the agreement. Garad Mohamud Mashqare who spoke for the elders termed the agreement as milestone and victory for the people of the occupied territories. The agreement stated that ‘in accordance to the constitution of Puntland State of Somalia, the regions of Sool, Sanag and Ayn are territories of Puntland State of Somalia’ and it is the responsibility of Puntland government to return the occupied districts.

The Traditional elders have been urged to continue with the awareness campaign, conflict resolution, mobilizing and uniting the people, which were termed as vital for the returning of the occupied districts.