Press release In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious , the Most Merciful Cooperation
Agreement Between:Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of the Republic of Somaliaand
Puntland Government of the Republic of Somalia
August 23, 2009A high-level delegation led by Transitional Prime Minister, Mr. Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharma’arke, came on an official visit to Galkayo, Puntland, Somalia, where they were warmly welcomed by Puntland Government leaders led by President Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud “Farole”.The two parties agreed on the following points:
The parties have agreed to reinforce the unity and sovereignty of the Republic of Somalia, and the TFG recognizes Puntland as part of the Republic of Somalia that is stable, peaceful, with an administration and order, and a leader in federalism for Somalia.
The TFG and Puntland agree to bolster completion of the Federal Constitution and to appoint the Executive Committee and Referendum Affairs.
In order to implement the Constitution and the building of a Federal [system], the two parties agree that to open an office for the Constitution Committee in the Puntland Government’s capital city of Garowe. Puntland [Government] will assist the Committee to complete their tasks.
Practicing implementation of the Transitional Charter [of 2004], the two parties agree to immediately establish the remaining Federal States, and to simultaneously promote and support the Puntland Government that is already established.
Puntland, as a state government, will participate at conferences regarding its own interests.
The TFG promises to help Puntland in seeking and securing the incomplete the development program by F.A.I. Agency (Fondo Aiuto Italiano) in the Puntland regions prior the political collapse of the Somali Government in 1991.
The two parties have agreed to establish military training facilities in parts of Puntland, and to furnish the resources and equipment needed.
Jointly recognizing the threats piracy poses to the Puntland regions, the TFG and Puntland agree to open a large Somali Navy base in Puntland and to provide resources the troops need, with support from the international community.
TFG and Puntland agree to jointly cooperate in the campaign against piracy and human trafficking who are a danger to the general security of Somalia, particularly Puntland.
The two parties agree that Puntland will receive 25% of all educational grants offered to the TFG. The educational grants will be awarded based on examinations and managed by the Puntland Ministry of Education, while the TFG Ministry of Higher Learning will monitor.
The Ministries of education for the TFG and Puntland will maintain cooperation and consistent communication, and will cooperate on training for teachers and administrators, and work together in uniting the educational policy and curriculum of Somalia.
The two parties agree that all international agencies relocate their Somalia offices to inside the country to peaceful regions, like Puntland.
The TFG and Puntland appeal for the advancement and protection of the religion, the culture, arts and literature, the language, and historic sites.
The two parties agree to maintain consistent communication with the Somali Diaspora, and to recommend them to uphold their culture, their religion and their language, and also to encourage them to participate the reconstruction of their country and to live with dignity and respect among the societies who welcomed them and resettled them in their countries.
Lastly, the two parties agree that the Ministries and agencies of the TFG and Puntland to maintain cooperation and consistent communication.
Galkayo, 23/08/09
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