[wanabidii] Africa: Somalia's National Day

You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Africa: Somalia's National Day 07/01/2015 01:16 PM EDT Somalia's National Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 1, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Somalia on your 55th Independence Day on July 1. I was honored this May when I became the first U.S. Secretary of State to visit your country. I had the chance to meet with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke. I listened to leaders from your civil society. And I saw how the people of Somalia are making remarkable strides towards the return to democracy. Federal states are being formed. Entrepreneurs are starting businesses. And government institutions are taking root. You will have the opportunity this year to consolidate these gains and lay the foundation for more progress. We look forward to the completion of your state formation process. We will be a partner as you make progress on the ongoing constitutional review. This year’s election will also be a critical step toward ensuring the formation of a government that represents all of Somalia. The United States will be a determined partner in helping you seize this historic opportunity. On this day of celebration, I wish all Somalis peace and prosperity in the year ahead. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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