First Russian diplomat sets foot in Somaliland for over 38 years
© Medeshi news Sourced news about the Horn of Africa and beyon Thursday, May 11, 2017 First Russian diplomat sets foot in Somaliland for over 38 years Somaliland - (MoFA) - The Foreign Minister met with the Deputy Consular of Russia Yury Kourchakov who is based in Djibouti. This was the first time a Russian diplomat set foot in Somaliland for over 38 years. This occasion was a meet and greet for the Consular to meet the Foreign Minister, and to discuss enhancing ties between the two states. Dr. Saad Shire (Left) and Yury Kourchakov The Foreign Minister explained the struggle Somaliland faced and with virtually no help, Somaliland has earned the label of “emerging democracy” . Somaliland is a remarkable success story that cannot be denied while its neighbor Somalia is unstable. Foreign Minister said " The Republic of Somaliland should get the international recognition it deserves not only because it is right, but because it is in the best interests...