SOMALI-AMERICAN TRADE AND ECONOMIC COUNCIL, INC

“THE NEW SPIRIT OF RE-BUILDING SOMALIA”

September 7, 2001

H.E.Dahir Mohamed Sheik-Nur (Dahir Dayah)
The Minister, Ministry of Internal Affairs
TNG-Somali Republic, Mogadishu, Somalia

Cc: H.E. Dr.Abdiqasim Salad Hassan, The President
: H.E. Dr. Ali Khalif Galaydh, The Prime Minister
: H.E. Mohamed Warsame Ali, The Minister of Commerce

Dear H.E. Dahir Sheik-Nur;

Please accept this letter as an expression of our support of the Transitional National Government of Republic of Somalia. With its work in addressing the problems of Somali people and Somali business communities, your meeting with us and our partners US Chamber of Commerce, Somali leaders has had a positive effect on our decision.

As you informed us that the TNG’s reconciliation program will offer solutions which will help peace, security and prosperity towards our Somali people. As well as gives a voice to those that may otherwise be silenced and ignored.

H.E.Dahir, the incredible sacrifices of the Somalis like you and TNG’s Ministers over the last years have made it possible for the country to move toward reconciliation. Your courage and efforts should be noted and applauded, and we applaud your leadership which being made possible.

There is a newly strengthened Somali-American business communities in nationwide of which I am proud to be a part, your official visit offered a rare opportunity to highlight positive development in Somalia and reaffirmed the need of the our support and investment to rebuild our country. As our Motto always has been

“ NIN LAGU SEEXDOW HA SEEXAN”.

We understand that you are going back next week, give our greetings and best wishes to our brothers and sisters in Somalia. May Allah help the people of Somalia in peace.

Sincerely,

Mohammed Maye

Satec20001@yahoo.com